To add to this, you'll see different degrees for research vs. professional practice doctorates in various fields. For example, you can get a Ph.D. in psycholog

To add to this, you'll see different degrees for research vs. professional practice doctorates in various fields. For example, you can get a Ph.D. in psychology, or a Psy.D. in psychology. Generally speaking, Ph.D. is for psychology researchers and Psy.D. is for professional psychologists. Similarly in law, a J.D. is often part of the process of becoming a lawyer, and a J.S.D. is for someone who wants to do research.