Biographical Sketch
Dr. Hoy-Watkins received a Psy.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology in 1997. Prior to joining the Chicago School, Dr. Hoy-Watkins worked as a forensic evaluator at Elgin Mental Health Center - Forensic Treatment Program and as a forensic fellow at the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners. Currently she works as a contract evaluator and specializes in criminal forensic evaluations, social security disability claims, and pre-employment law enforcement screenings. Dr. Hoy-Watkins' clinical and research interests further include fitness for duty evaluations and cross-cultural assessment.
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Education
- B.S. in Psychology, Xavier University of Louisiana
- Psy.D., California School of Professional Psychology-Alameda
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Classes Taught
- FO525—Psychology in Correctional Settings
- FO527—Practicum/Internship
- FO550—Professional Development Group
- FO510—Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- FO516—Objective Methods in Personality Assessment
- FO523—Mental Health Law
- PY510—Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- PY523—Mental Health Law
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Areas of Interest/Expertise
- assessment
- forensic psychology
- social security disability
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Select Presentations
- 2004 - Society for Personality Assessment -
- 2003 - Chicago School of Professional Psychology 8th Annual Cultural Impact Conference -
- 2002 - 17th Annual Statewide Forensic Conference -
- 2002 - Present's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health -
- 1997 -Association of Black Psychologists National Convention -
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Community Involvement
- Board of Directors, Southside/Wabash YMCA
- Graduate charter member, Chi Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.— Fundraising chairperson
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Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- American Psychology Law Society (APLS)
- American Psychology Law Society, Minority Affairs Committee
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