CHANGING IN ORDER TO PROGRESS. AN ANALYSIS OF THE DEBATE ON THE TRAINING ROUTE OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY IN SPAIN

Abstract

The training route in clinical psychology is the subject of much debate in the academic and professional world of Spanish psychology. This article critically analyzes the arguments of both the supporters and the opponents of the master’s degree in general health psychology as a necessary condition for access to specialized training. A bachelor’s degree - master’s - specialty route for training in clinical psychology is clearly defended, for logical, legal, and professional reasons, and for convergence with the Europsy model, and the opportunity to establish strong ties between the universities and the profession. It is concluded that the adoption of the route will not only strengthen the specialty and general health psychology, but it may also be one of the foundations on which the scientific and professional development of clinical psychology in Spain rests.

Keywords

• Healthcare psychologist
• Clinical psychology
• Training route
• Legal regulations.