PsyD vs. PhD?
One of the most common questions in regards to the PsyD degree if not the most popular one, is how it differs from a PhD in Psychology. This is an extremely valid question and an important one as well, since both degrees are prestigious yet different and used for separate purposes. Both degrees are doctorate level degrees, however, like all PhD degrees; the PhD in Psychology is a research oriented degree that prepares individuals for a rigorous future in psychological research. It does not certify one as a clinical psychologist or provide the necessary tools for counseling and treating patients. The PsyD degree on the other hand allows one to work as a legal clinical psychologist, a most sought after, prestigious, and generally well-paying position.
