Educational vs. School Psych

[Music333]

What's the difference between educational and school psych? Is educational more research-oriented? For both of these, are Master's going to be replaced w/ PhDs?

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[bigdodge53]

If you are purely into research about educational theory and curriculum development, then a PhD. in educational psychology is the way to go, but you will not be able to get any sort of licensure to practice. If you are interested in being able to do practice and research about interventions, then a PhD. in School Psychology from an APA/NASP-accredited program is a good way to go if you want the flexibility. If you are interested interested in purely practicing in a school setting, then getting a EdS. or a master's level equivalent from a NASP-accredited program will give you that; however, you can't do private practice at that level, only at the PhD. level with licensure as a psychologist can you do that. I don't know how much redeeming value a master's in educational psych would have unless you plan on applying to doc programs in the future.

 

[sicologia]

however, you can't do private practice at that level, only at the PhD. level with licensure as a psychologist can you do that. I don't know how much redeeming value a master's in educational psych would have unless you plan on applying to doc programs in the future.

I agree with BigDodge, except for the statement I have quoted. You can also do private practice with a Psy.D. and a licensure as a psychologist. I'm sure this was only an oversight, though.

 

[bigdodge53]

I agree with BigDodge, except for the statement I have quoted. You can also do private practice with a Psy.D. and a licensure as a psychologist. I'm sure this was only an oversight, though.

Yeah, that too.

 

[myelin]

What's the difference between educational and school psych? Is educational more research-oriented? For both of these, are Master's going to be replaced w/ PhDs?

I'm not totally sure about this as I know plenty of school psychologists that obtain the MA and EdS degrees and work in school settings conducting assessments.

 

[sicologia]

I'm not totally sure about this as I know plenty of school psychologists that obtain the MA and EdS degrees and work in school settings conducting assessments.

I also don't think that Masters level and EdS level school psychs will be replaced by doctoral level psychs, especially because our field is definitely not exactly saturated by folks looking for jobs. The truth is that, at the very least, I think the APA has pressured NASP to stop using the term "psychologist" when referring to masters and specialist level practitioners. (ie. see MLA and other literature on APA). Best of luck with your choices.