Doctor's degree in Clinical Psychology (PhD) Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University - San Diego, CA

 

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Doctor's Degree in Clinical Psychology (PhD) Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University - San Diego, CA

Alliant International University - San Diego
Doctor's degree
Clinical Psychology (PhD)
Forensic Psychology

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The forensic psychology emphasis focuses on the relationship and interdependency of law, social science and clinical practice. It provides the basic foundation for post-graduate training for a career in forensic clinical psychology. The emphasis requires the completion of an introductory course in forensics, which acquaints the student with the nature of the legal system and the varied roles of psychologists within it. This introduction also includes training in the basics of testimony—the preparation of a defensible report; the appropriate presentation of one's qualifications; the persuasive presentation of psychological science to a judge, jury, or within an amicus brief; and the increased ability to withstand cross-examination. Additional courses address psychological assessment, violence, antisocial behavior and other clinical topics. Students also have the option of taking an organizational psychology advanced seminar addressing conflict management or dispute resolution. Students are expected to address an issue in forensic psychology in their dissertation. They are also encouraged, but not required, to procure forensic training in their practicum or internship. Students are expected to take one PSY 8551 Clinical Consultation course focusing on forensic issues.

Four courses are required to complete the emphasis area, two of which are mandatory:

*PSY 6631 Introduction to Clinical Forensics
*PSY 7514 Advanced Assessment Elective: Clinical Inference/Forensic

The student will select two of the following offerings to complete the emphasis:

*ORG 8800 Advanced Seminar in Organizational Studies: Dispute Resolution/Conflict Management/Labor Relations-Employment Law (Only one of these may count toward the emphasis)
*PSY 8543 Family Violence: Child Abuse
*PSY 8544 Interpartner and Spousal Abuse
*PSY 8805 Advanced Seminar in Theoretical Issues: Forensic Family/Child Psychology
*PSY 8805 Conduct Disorders and Antisocial Behavior

It is expected that PhD dissertations will focus on a topic related to forensic psychology.

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