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.
Psychologists are people who have either a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) or a Psy.D (Doctor of Psychology) in a field such as clinical or counseling psychology. In some cases, a psychologist may have an Ed.D. (Doctor of Education). To get a Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D., a person must go to graduate school. Graduate programs in clinical or counseling psychology usually last about five to six years. During that time, psychologists receive extensive training in the assessment and treatment of various psychological disorders.