It still focuses on clinical practice and limits its enrollment to 40 students. Such concerns are somewhat exaggerated, says Joseph Bascuas, PhD, president of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology. He adds that if students face poor job prospects, they won't enroll in PsyD programs. As for criticism that the PsyD is unscientific, Peterson, the grand dean of the PsyD, is quick to counter that the degree is based in science. Most programs require a dissertation or dissertation-like project, but students cover a wider range of topics than those allowed in PhD programs.
Many students publish papers on their local research.
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