Special review: Psychology in an ideal university

Abstract

The Harvard Commission report on psychology ( 22: 976) is divided into 3 parts: (1) nature, range, methods, public and student appeal of psychology; (2) purposes of psychology in a university; (3) recommendations regarding a plan of policy, organization, courses and facilities for a Department of Psychology. The recommendations include the unification of all psychologists in a university into one department, and the granting of a professional degree (Psy. D.) to practicing psychologists. The reviewer suggests that action on the professional degree be delayed until the results of present APA certification procedures can be studied. The reviewer comments on the advantages and dangers of the unity of organization in a single department. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)