biology biÂ·olÂ·oÂ·gy (bÄ«-Ål'É-jÄ) n. The science of life and of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution. It includes botany and zoology. The life processes or characteristic phenomena of a group or category of living organisms.
One of the best routes to a career as a school psychologist is a Psychology Doctorate (Psy.D) degree with a specialty in school psychology. Students enrolled in these programs will perform clinical research in specific areas of specialization, based on their specific preferences in this field.
F.A.C.P. - is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. B.C.F.E. - American Board of Forensic Examiners. What If It's Just Doctor? If you read an article which is written by a doctor, and the author does not specify what type of doctor they are, then be skeptical. One prominent example is the popular Doctor Laura on the radio. She is not a psychologist nor a psychiatrist. Her doctorate, in fact, is in physiology and she is licensed as an M.F.C.C. This does not mean that she can't give helpful advice, it means that her doctorate is not in psychiatry or psychology. Be careful out there!