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Apr 19, 2024
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Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Clinical Forensic Psychology: PsyD, Los Angeles
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Goals and Objectives
The American Psychology-Law Society (APLS/APA Division 41) defines forensic psychology as professional practice in “any subdiscipline of psychology (e.g., clinical, developmental, social, cognitive) when applying the scientific, technical, or specialized knowledge of psychology to the law to assist in addressing legal, contractual, and administrative matters.”
Students of the California School of Forensic Studies Clinical Forensic PsyD Programs support students to develop competency in 11 core clinical areas that are essential to the practice of professional psychology:
• Professionalism
• Reflective Practice/Self-Assessment/Self Care
• Scientific Knowledge and Practice
• Relationships
• Individual and Cultural Diversity Awareness
• Ethical Legal Standards and Policy
• Assessment
• Intervention
• Supervision
• Management and Administration
• Advocacy
Foundational education in clinical psychology is advanced through courses which focus on psychological theory; assessment; intervention; ethics; multiculturalism; research design and statistics; biological basis of behavior; cognitive affective basis of behavior; developmental psychology; social psychology; and psychopathology. Students also receive more than 3,000 hours of practicum and internship experience to develop their clinical competency in forensic settings, such as correctional facilities and community-based victim services centers. Training Model: A Practitioner-Scholar Program
Students receive more than 3,000 hours of practicum and internship experience to practice as clinical psychologists, primarily in forensic settings, such as correctional facilities and community-based victim services centers.
The second and third years provide students with opportunities to apply the psychological and forensic principles acquired during their coursework through a first year and/or second year practicum experience. These experiences entail 10-20 hours per week at one of CSFS community training partners, which include adult and youth correctional facilities, department of mental health agencies and community organizations throughout California. Through these experiences, students are introduced to the role of professional psychologists, exposed to a range of populations and mental health issues and are provided with direct experience in clinical interviewing, cognitive and personality assessment and evidenced-informed and based treatment interventions.
The fourth year, students enter their internships meet or exceed the 1,500 hours of pre-doctoral internship hours required for licensure by the California Board of Psychology. Specialized Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the California School of Forensic Studies’ doctoral programs who hold a degree in a field other than Psychology, must have completed courses in Introductory Psychology, Statistics and Abnormal Psychology. Other courses may be required to meet conditional admissions requirements on a case by case basis. Applicants who hold a degree other than in Criminology, Criminal Justice or Administration of Justice must have completed a course representing an overview of the field.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Applicants to California School of Forensic Studies’ doctoral programs may require GRE general test scores in order to be considered for admission. CSFS does not currently have a minimum requirement but may use the scores as partial indicators of scholastic ability for those who wish to submit their scores. Subject test scores are not required at this time.
Scientific Writing Proficiency
Students may be required, prior to or at any time during their graduate education, to sit for a writing proficiency examination. Should a student not meet specific standards of scientific writing, as determined by the quality of completed coursework or by examination, the student will be required to complete a one-unit course on technical writing for the social sciences. Curriculum and Degree Requirements
130 units are required for the PsyD in Clinical Forensic Psychology. The PsyD program is a offered via a year-round, full-time curriculum of 4 years duration. In addition to the coursework, practicum and internship, student are required to:
• Receive 30 hours of individual psychotherapy with a licensed psychologist.
• Complete a dissertation.
• Successfully pass comprehensive examinations in the G2 and G3 years. Non-Terminal Masters Degree
All Clinical Forensic Psychology doctoral students have the option to apply for a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Forensic Psychology.
Requirements to qualify for the non-terminal masters degree:
- Student is in good academic standing in both the semester in which the application is being submitted and in overall GPA.
- Student has completed G1 and G2 coursework to include a minimum of 60 hours at Alliant International University, California School of Forensic Studies.
- Student is clear of all university holds with no outstanding fiscal responsibilities due.
- Student’s dissertation proposal has been approved and documentation is in the student’s academic record.
- For campuses where a Master’s Thesis is required, the thesis must be approved and on file in the student’s academic file.
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