The APA has made it clear that the basic degree in professional psychology, whether a PsyD or PhD or EdD, represents a general practice specialty, but may not be sufficient for competent and therefore ethical work in a variety of specialized psychological service areas. APA defines a specialty as “a defined area of psychological practice which requires advanced knowledge …
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