If you're wondering, the major difference between the PsyD and the PhD is the emphasis on research. However, our PsyD program does offer many opportunities for students to be involved in research teams, and this is encouraged. Advising undergraduates who wish to become clinicians. Counselors have an identity that is separate from other mental health professionals. The counseling discipline emphasizes a more practical application of mental health practice, with less emphasis on scientific rigor.
States vary on their course requirements prior to licensure.
Counselors are trained in counseling skills as the primary focus of their education. Therefore, the majority of your courses will teach you pragmatic skills for counseling. Courses like research or assessment are intended to promote counseling competency in general. Since counselors place less emphasis on research than do psychologists, you won't have to do a thesis or a research project at Regent. The field of counseling emphasizes helping clients with personal, family, social, educational and career decisions.