PsyD Grad from SCUPS finds work at Long Island University

I agree with simon and would only add that, in addition to academic and research competencies, sometimes life just gets in the way.
Jack
(right now, my life is in the way)

 

I'm surprised that LIU has so many non-PhD faculty, considering they are located in an area (near NYC) with so many PhDs.

 

Michael, I wonder if you're thinking of NASP v. APA?

David

 

No, the APA for a number of years recognized the Ed.S. school psychologist. School psychology is different than clinical psycholigy. A number of states license at the Ed.S. level. It may have changed recently, but this was true in 2000 when I last checked into it. My primary point was that a number of school psychologists were trained at this level and possess this credential across the midwest. I do understand the difference between the two associations, but it is a very valid clarifying question.

 

I went to the APA web page and APA not longer accedits Ed.S. programs, but they still recognize Ed.S psycholigist as noted in their membership information: "Specialist level school psychologists and practitioners are welcome to join the Division as Professional Affiliates." Not the same level, but it is interesting they officially refer to them as "psychologists" not psychometrists or psychological associates. It is also interesting they specifically use the term "specialist level school psychologist." Hope this clarifies things a little.

 

With all due respect to the venerable LIU, it was never perceived as a first or second tier university but third tier in spite of their being located in NY. I recall a number of years ago several peers attempting to gain admission into a graduate program. They were rejected by at least a dozen schools but were unconditionally accepted by LIU.

 

I agree. Long Island is unfortunately chock full of 3rd-tier schools (Dowling, St. Johns, LIU, St. Josephs). Still, you'd think they could find some PhDs to teach there, given the tight academic job market.

 

Not really, Michael. I've been a member for 25+ years and in my experience the APA never accredited sub-doctoral programs.