I know it means "Doctor of Philosophy" but if someone wants to get a PhD in Psychology, would they have to study Psychology and Philosophy? This always confused me...
Three answers:
Edward W
2008-01-28 16:25:15 UTC
No, for the PhD in psychology someone would just study psychology. The names of the degrees can be confusing. You can get a BA (bachelor of arts) and know no art (but you would know your major field). Or you can get an MS (master of science) and know no natural science. Similarly, a PhD (doctor of philosophy) need not know any philosophy.
Dennis the Manace
2008-01-29 00:05:15 UTC
PhD means you become a philosopher for a certain field. If someone wants to get a PhD in Psychology then they would have to attend a graduate school. In graduate school they basically take several more advance courses and for most of the time doing academic research for their dissertation.
Anna P
2008-01-28 23:42:53 UTC
It's an old term, but no you would get a PhD in psych if you want to be more research-oriented or a DPsych if you want to strictly do clinical work. PhD refers to everything from engineering to business to art history.
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