Doctor of Psychology

Karen Weaver is a Doctor of Psychology and former mayor of Flint, Michigan

The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D. or D.Psych.) is a professional doctoral degree intended to prepare graduates for careers that apply scientific knowledge of psychology and deliver empirically based service to individuals, groups and organizations. Earning the degree was originally completed through one of two established training models for clinical psychology.[1] However, Psy.D. programs are no longer limited to Clinical Psychology as several universities and professional schools have begun to award professional doctorates in Business Psychology, Organizational Development, Forensic Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions About Graduate School". Apa.org. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  2. ^ "Graduate Training Program". SIOP.org. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Accredited Programs in School Psychology". American Psychological Association. 19 November 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2014.