Overview

With the guidance of actively practicing scholars in the field, you will be able to qualify for a broad range of settings that require forensic assessment or clinical treatment aptitudes.

This in-person Clinical Forensic Psychology programme from The Chicago School curriculum will expose you to the theoretical principles, scientific research, and clinical practice skills that can enable you to assume professional responsibilities in a variety of forensic settings. Course content is regularly adapted to reflect developments in the field and to emphasize critical thinking, sensitivity to ethical principles, the role of personal values, and cultural diversity.

Career

Graduates from the in-person Clinical Forensic Psychology Psy.D. programme are prepared to apply their skills to a variety of fields and professions, including:

Child welfare agencies

Forensic units in state mental health facilities

Jails and prisons

Community mental health centers

Juvenile correctional facilities

Family courts

Private practice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Group Processes of Therapy

Family Systems and Family Treatment

Diversity in Forensic Psychology

Professional Development Group

History and Systems of Psychology

Professional Ethics and Standards

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

105 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orange, United States
Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Forensic Psychology View 4 other PhDs in Forensic Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

$50 application fee

GPA from undergraduate and any graduate schools; generally an undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission

Successful work history after completion of the baccalaureate degree

The admission essay

Three letters of recommendation from academic professors or supervisors from professional or volunteer experiences

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

15 semester hours of psychology (or related field) credit at the undergraduate or graduate level, including a course in Abnormal Psychology and a course in Statistics

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Tuition Fees

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47643 USD / year

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47643 USD / year

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47643 USD / year

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Living costs

Orange

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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