Degrees
- MA, or MS in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, etc.
- A master's degree in the specified area which may or may not have required completion of a master's dissertation.
- MSW Master's degree in social work or social welfare
- (required for advancement into an LCSW)
- MSC
- The Master of Science in Counseling
- MPC
- The Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
- DMFT
- Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy
- LPsy
- Licentiate in Psychology or Psychologist: professional title used in EU and Latin American countries and equivalent of PsyD of the US
- PsyD
- Doctor of Psychology. Requires the student to create relevant and helpful research that contributes to the existing body of knowledge or scholarship in an area. At one time, the Psy. D. was assumed to not require significant research activities, focusing more on advanced clinical training. However, most academic institutions offering a Psy. D. today require the completion of a dissertation suitable for publishing. To use the title "psychologist", individuals must meet their state requirements and obtain a license to practice psychology.
- PhD
- Doctor of Philosophy. A Doctor of Philosophy degree in psychology prepares the student to conduct independent research and to provide professional services (consultation, assessment, diagnosis, therapy). To use the title "psychologist", individuals must meet their state requirements and obtain a license to practice psychology.
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