Normally, Guardianship of the person of a minor are filed in the Family Court. The Surrogate and/or the County Court has the power over the property of an infant and is authorized and empowered to appoint a guardian of the person or of the property or of the person and property.
Doctoral Degree. To practice as a clinical psychologist, you must have a doctorate in psychology -- either a Doctor of Philosophy, or Ph.D, or a Doctor of Psychology, or Psy.D.The difference between the two degrees can be confusing, but it essentially comes down to your career goals.he first step toward becoming a clinical psychologist is to obtain a bachelor's degree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it's not always necessary to have a bachelor's degree in psychology for entry into graduate programs.
Counseling Psychologist. You must have a master's degree and complete at least 100 hours of experience working directly with patients to become a licensed professional counselor (LPC). You may also have to pass an exam given by the state licensing board.Some states require counseling psychologists in private practice to have doctorates.he U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS, www.bls.gov) reported in 2012 that some states will allow you to work as a school psychologist with a master's degree in psychology, but many states now require you to have an education specialist degree such as an Ed.S. in school psychology or a doctoral degree (www.bls.gov).