Final answer:
Psychologists generally require a PhD or PsyD to practice; they cannot practice psychology with a doctorate in Social Work. Doctorates in Psychology and Education are applicable for a career in psychology, while Medicine is related to psychiatry.
So the correct answer is Option C
Step-by-step explanation:
Psychologists can have a doctorate in many fields, but not all fields qualify someone to be recognized as a psychologist. Specifically, psychologists can have a doctorate in fields such as Psychology, Education, or even Medicine (if they are pursuing psychiatry, which allows them to prescribe medication unlike psychologists), but they do not have a doctorate in Social Work in order to practice as psychologists. A doctorate in social work would prepare someone for a different type of practice, focused on social systems and support rather than the individual psychological services that psychologists provide.
A doctorate in psychology usually refers to a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) or a PsyD (Doctor of Psychology), which are the typical credentials needed for psychologists who wish to teach at a 4-year institution or practice clinical psychology. Those who wish to pursue a career in psychology should aim for a PhD for research-focused roles and academia or a PsyD for clinical and counseling roles.
The correct answer is Option C