Dr. Laura has a doctorate in physiology. **snort**
When someone says "**snort**", what exactly do they mean by that? I've wondered every time I've read it. Admittedly, this is my day for stupid questions to everybody. lol
Dr. Laura Schlessinger holds a postdoctoral certification in marriage and family therapy from USC and a license in marriage, family and child counseling from the state of California.
From Dr. Laura’s Website:
EDUCATION
BS, Biological Sciences, SUNY Stonybrook, Long Island, NY
MS, M Phil, Ph.D. (Physiology), Columbia University(College of Physicians and Surgeons), NY
Post-Doctoral Certification in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Human Relations Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (MFCC), California, formerly in private practice for 12 years
Past member of the Biological Sciences faculty of the University of Southern California (five years) and the graduate Psychology faculty of Pepperdine University (eight years)
A) It’s not like she’s trying to be sneaky, what with it posted right there on her website.
B) Since when does a PHD in physiology not count as a doctorate? Here is information on Columbia’s graduate program in physiology (doesn’t look like a fluff degree to me): http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/physio/graduate_program.html
C) This is some of the training you must undergo after your formal schooling to become an MFT in California: http://www.bbs.ca.gov/mft_train.htm
The local high school principal has a doctorate in education, and always insists everybody call him “Doctor”. I always make air quotes when I call him that. PhD’s who insist on being called “Dr.” crack me up.
BTW, I once heard “Dr.” Phil was involved is some con-man scheme years ago. Don’t know if it’s true, but sounds highly possible.
Not that it much matters to me. I've known a few people with PhDs and various professional degrees who were pretty useless puppies. OTOH, I've known a few people who didn't even graduate high school but had a lot of wisdom to offer.