3. Ph.D. vs. Psy.D. What

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3. Ph.D. vs. Psy.D.Whats the Difference?

• To understand the difference between these
  degrees requires knowing something about the
  history of training in professional psychology
• Boulder (Ph.D.) vs. Vail (Psy.D.) Model

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Boulder Model (1943)

• established Ph.D. as the terminal research
  degree, as in other sciences
• reinforced the idea that the university setting
  was the context for training
• established scientist-practitioner model of
  training

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Vail Model (1973)

• psychological knowledge has matured sufficiently
  that it warrants an expressly professional
  training program
• Psy.D. established Scholar/Professional model
• housed in different contexts

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Psy.D. vs. Ph.D.

• Three critical differences to emphasize
• Psy.D. degree is shorter
• Psy.D. dissertations can include integration of
  existing knowledge rather than thegeneration of
  new knowledge
• Psy.D. often provides less funding support

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Psy.D. vs. Ph.D.

• Three critical similarities to emphasize
• Psy.D. and Ph.D. are both license-eligible
• Psy.D. and Ph.D. can both be APA-approved
• Psy.D. is becoming increasing common