Psy.D. in Clinical Forensic Psychology

• Four to five years full time (Program offered in a convenient format—classes every other weekend—to meet the needs of working professionals and those with family commitments)
• Program integrates the eight core competencies informed by the educational model of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP), helping prepare students to sit for the national licensure exam in clinical psychology.
• Students may tailor their coursework to meet particular educational and professional goals and enjoy opportunities to do empirical and applied research within forensic settings and populations.
• Students gain applied experience in the classroom and through a range of service-learning opportunities in the Los Angeles community.
• Students gain specialized knowledge in the principles and practices of forensic psychology. Graduates are equipped with advanced clinical skills that can be applied to law and many legal settings. Graduates are prepared to conduct research and assessments, complete treatment planning for various disorders and populations, provide interventions and treatments, perform risk assessments, and serve as head practitioners and senior administrators in both educational and forensic settings.