Does Dr Phil have any degrees?

Answer 1

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He most certainly does! Dr. Phil McGraw earned a Doctorate degree in psychology from the University of North Texas

In addition, he went to University of North Texas for his PhD, a 4th tier college, which means it has the lowest ranking. His Ph.d thesis was on rheumatoid arthritis. His license was suspended and revoked for having a sexual relationship with a teenage client. He was ordered to take ethics classes, but never finished them. He currently does not hold a license to practice anywhere.

Answer 2

He went to University of North Texas for his PhD, a 4th tier college, which means it has the lowest ranking. His Ph.d thesis was on rheumatoid Arthritis. He was ordered to take ethics classes, but never finished them. He currently does not hold a license to practice anywhere, nor has he held a license for quite sometime.

To those that aren't aware of the ranking system in psychology, please note that Dr. Phil was never a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist must hold an MD. A psychologist holds a PhD or a PsyD.

Answer 3

In response to the most recent answer:

"I have found no evidence that Dr. Phil has his M.D. Dr. Phil practiced as a Clinical Psychologist not a Psychiatrist. The difference between the 2 are actually very different."

I actually typed a really helpful and informative response to this question and you replaced it with the mess above... Dr. Phil did not obtain his M.D. He WAS licensed clinical psychologist. He is NO LONGER LICENSED to practice, because of an ethical violation, which resulted in the loss of his license. He now works as the "Dr. Phil" we all know- using completely inappropriate, confrontational methods to shame people into "changing." He has created an empire for himself and capitalizes on the ignorance (no offense intended) of the general public to promote himself. What he does is not psychology and not what we practice in our field.

-sd Clinical Psych Doc Student in Mississippi

Answer 4

University of North Texas

Answer 5

Dr. Phil has a PhD in psychology.

Answer 6

nope

Answer 7

His psychology licence was revoked for sexual misconduct, so he is not currently licenced.