Psy.S
Encyclopedia
The PsyS is a post-masters specialist degree
in psychology
, and is usually specialized in school psychology
. The PsyS degree is a four year program, the first two years earning an MS (usually in general psychology, developmental psychology
, or school psychology) and the last two earning the specialist degree. As a whole, the degree includes three years of course work (including practice) and a one year internship.
This degree is primarily designed for practicing in the school setting, although after three years of post-grad field work one can operate in private practice. This degree is not designed for those who would like to attain a PhD, however, it is possible to switch over some credits in search of an EdD after the PsyS is completed.
In addition, this degree is used in clinical psychology. In this application it is a two year post-masters degree. This degree entails two years of course work including a clinic
al practicum and is often the first part of a four year PsyD degree. The PsyD is a degree specializing in clinical psychology training, in lieu of the more research
based PhD.
Specialist degree
-The Specialist degree in the Commonwealth of Independent States:The specialist degree was the only first degree in the former Soviet Union and currently is being phased out by the bakalvr's - magister's degrees....
in psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
, and is usually specialized in school psychology
School psychology
School psychology is a field that applies principles of clinical psychology and educational psychology to the diagnosis and treatment of children's and adolescents' behavioral and learning problems...
. The PsyS degree is a four year program, the first two years earning an MS (usually in general psychology, developmental psychology
Developmental psychology
Developmental psychology, also known as human development, is the scientific study of systematic psychological changes, emotional changes, and perception changes that occur in human beings over the course of their life span. Originally concerned with infants and children, the field has expanded to...
, or school psychology) and the last two earning the specialist degree. As a whole, the degree includes three years of course work (including practice) and a one year internship.
This degree is primarily designed for practicing in the school setting, although after three years of post-grad field work one can operate in private practice. This degree is not designed for those who would like to attain a PhD, however, it is possible to switch over some credits in search of an EdD after the PsyS is completed.
In addition, this degree is used in clinical psychology. In this application it is a two year post-masters degree. This degree entails two years of course work including a clinic
Clinic
A clinic is a health care facility that is primarily devoted to the care of outpatients...
al practicum and is often the first part of a four year PsyD degree. The PsyD is a degree specializing in clinical psychology training, in lieu of the more research
Research
Research can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method...
based PhD.