The Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology (CCSP) is fully accredited* by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association as a combined psychology program. The CCSP Department adheres to a scientist-practitioner training model; therefore, heavy emphasis is placed on developing academic, research, and practitioner knowledge and skills.
The organizing themes that integrate the identity of the department are (a) the values of human diversity and individual differences (b) health and development across the lifespan, and (c) ecological (e.g., family, school, societal) influences on human behavior.
Degrees: Ph.D. in Counseling, Clinical, or School Psychology; M.Ed. with Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology; M.A. in Counseling Psychology offered as an option en route to the Ph.D.
CCSP Vision
Innovations for Excellence and Equity in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology.
CCSP Mission
To generate and disseminate knowledge, provide expertise, and prepare the next generation of diverse scholars in applied psychology. The Department of CCSP strives to be recognized for excellence and innovation in research that fosters the psychological well-being and social equity of all people, especially vulnerable populations.
Source: education.ucsb.edu
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A PhD can do clinical work, and also is efficient in research. A Psy.D is geared more toward the clinical aspect of psychology, but not the research side.