2008-2009 ACADEMIC CATALOG

M.A. FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

CHICAGO ● ONLINE

Master of Arts, Forensic Psychology Admission Requirements 2 General Admission Requirements 2 Track Specific Admission Requirements 2 Licensure, Non-Licensure Practice, and Thesis tracks 2 Applicant Notification 3 Policies 4

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Transfer of Credit Waiver of Courses Residency Requirement Satisfactory Progress Graduation Requirements The Program Philosophy Ethical and Professional Behavior Program Objectives Forensic Psychology Program Competencies Writing Assessment and Requirements Tracks Licensure Track Non-Licensure Practice Track Practicum/Internship Forensic Competency Examination (FCE) Thesis Track ExCEL Track (Applied Forensic Services) Applied Forensic Services Certificate (Online) The Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology Curriculum Licensure, Non-Licensure Practice, and Thesis Track Requirements Courses Track Courses ExCEL Track Requirements (Degree and Certificate) Applied Forensic Services Certificate (Online) Course Descriptions

APPENDIX Licensure, Non-Licensure Practice, and Thesis Full-Time Schedules Licensure Track Licensure Track with Child Protection Concentration Licensure Track with Corrections Concentration Licensure Track with Sex Offender Concentration Non-Licensure Practice Track Non-Licensure Practice Track with Corrections Concentration Non-Licensure Practice Track with Sex Offender Concentration Thesis Track Thesis Track with Corrections Concentration Thesis Track with Sex Offender Concentration Licensure, Non-Licensure Practice, and Thesis Part-time Schedules Licensure Track Licensure Track with Child Protection Concentration Non-Licensure Practice Track Thesis Track ExCEL Track / Certificate Schedule

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Master of Arts, Forensic Psychology

The rapidly growing field of Forensic Psychology focuses on the application of the science and profession of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. The Chicago School offers four distinct tracks: three campus based and one that offers all classes in an online format with a virtual residency component. Each track is designed so that students will gain a mastery of forensic psychology, enabling them to bring psychology into the legal and public policy arenas in an ethical, academically informed, and research-based manner. The four tracks are as follows:

Licensure Track (campus based) Non-Licensure Practice Track (campus based) Thesis Track (campus based) ExCEL Track (online and virtual residency format)

Licensure, Non-Licensure Practice and Thesis tracks are campus-based and share a common core of 28 credit hours. Within the first semester, students choose a track (consisting of an additional 18 to 31 credit hours). These tracks are offered on a semester calendar system with a total of three semesters per academic year. The course work can be completed within a two-year (24 month) full-time sequence or in a part-time format over four years.

The ExCEL track in Applied Forensic Services (Executive Career Enhancement and Leadership) is part of The Chicago School’s Professional Education offerings, featuring a curriculum of online courses and virtual residencies (one hour webinars and teleconferences). This 35-credit-hour applied track is designed for working adults who have at least three years of direct post-baccalaureate work experience with or in organizations involved with a forensic population. This track incorporates individual work experiences and workplace situations with theoretical principles to extend and deepen learning. Students must complete an applied research project that integrates and applies program learning to an authentic workplace situation. Additional field practica are not required. The ExCEL track courses are offered on eight-week terms with a total of six terms per academic year. In addition, a three course, nine-credit-hour certificate in Applied Forensic Psychology is available for professionals through Professional Education. Detailed information on these options can be found on The Chicago School website under “Professional Education” (www.thechicagoschool.edu).

Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements

Application to The Chicago School’s Forensic Psychology program is open to any person who has earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and who meets other entrance requirements. Applicants will be judged on their overall ability to do graduate work. Factors that are considered in admission are GPA from undergraduate and any graduate schools, successful work history after completion of the baccalaureate degree, the essay, and letters of recommendation from academic professors or supervisors from professional or volunteer experiences. Generally, an undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. Please see the application for detailed instructions and information regarding application requirements, application deadlines, and letters of recommendation.

There are separate applications for the campus-based tracks and the online track of ExCEL. Students interested in the campus-based tracks will officially declare their track during the first semester of the program. Those interested in the ExCEL track or the Applied Forensic Psychology

ertificate program must apply directly at www.thechicagoschoolonline.net. C Standardized Testing The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required; however, students who have taken the exam may submit their scores to enhance their application. Scores should be sent directly to the school (GRE School Code: 1119) for consideration.

Application Fees Degree applications must be submitted with a $50 (USD) application fee to be considered. Certificate applications must be submitted with a $25 (USD) application fee to be considered.

Track Specific Admission Requirements

Licensure, Non-Licensure Practice, and Thesis tracks Aside from general admission requirements, these campus-based tracks require three specific undergraduate courses (one course in Psychology, Statistics, and Research Methods) that must be completed prior to enrollment with a grade earned of ‘C’ or better (please see the application for course requirements).

ExCEL track and Certificate Students applying into the ExCEL track in Applied Forensic Services or the Certificate in Applied Forensic Psychology are not required to submit letters of recommendations, but may submit them to strengthen their application. Applicants to this track should ensure their resume properly highlights at least three years of related post-baccalaureate relevant work experience or at least five years of unrelated work experience. In addition to the admission criteria, students within this track and certificate must have access to a computer that is less than three years old, a broadband internet connection, the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and at minimum the following computing skills: A comfort with basic Internet technology The ability to open and attach files, the ability to send and receive email, and the ability to save documents

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TOEFL or IELTS, International Credentials, and International Students TOEFL or IELTS: If English is not your primary language, you must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores with your application (TOEFL School Code: 7161). International students who received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited United States institution are exempt from this requirement.

he minimum scores are: TOEFL - 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 79 internet based; IELTS - 6.5. T International credentials: Applicants with international credentials must obtain and submit an official “course-by-course” evaluation through an evaluation agency such as World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators Inc (www.ece.org). In addition to the agency evaluation, all official graduate and undergraduate transcripts must be submitted. International students: International students must submit a completed application by the general consideration deadline. In addition, once accepted, international students must submit the International Student Information form, a copy of their passport, and financial documentation showing sufficient funding for at least one year of study and all living expenses. This documentation must be submitted at least two months prior to the start of the semester in order to allow sufficient time for the school to issue an I-20 for the student to obtain an F-1 visa, if needed. An I-20 visa will not be issued without this documentation. *Note – Since the ExCEL track does not require any residency in Chicago requirement or travel to the United States, an I-20 will not be issued.

Applicant Notification The Chicago School reviews applications on a rolling basis. Once review begins, complete applications will be considered by the Admission Committee and students will be notified regarding the admission decision. The Chicago School does not share information or provide any feedback egarding admission decisions. r

If a student is offered admission, in order to secure a place in the incoming class, an intent to enroll form and a non-refundable tuition deposit* of $500 will be required by the deposit deadline indicated in the offer of admission. The non-refundable deposit will be applied in full toward the student’s tuition upon enrollment. * Students accepted into the ExCEL track or the Applied Forensic Psychology Certificate do not have a tuition deposit requirement.

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Policies Transfer of Credit Prior graduate course work, if within the area of study, may be eligible for transfer or waiver of credit. Students accepted to the degree granting tracks may petition by submitting a Petition for Transfer/Waiver of Credit** and all required documentation. The decision to accept transfer credit is solely that of the school, and the school reserves the right to require satisfactory performance on an examination before awarding a transfer of credit. Satisfactory completion of a competency examination is required before transfer of credit is awarded when the course in question has been taken more than five years prior to admission. No credit will be transferred for course work that is more than 10 years old. Transfer of credits is subject to the following conditions:

Transferred course credit is restricted to graduate-level courses from a regionally accredited graduate degree granting institution. Transfer of credit is awarded only for required courses. Transfer of credit is not granted for clinical practica or internship. Transfer of credit is granted only for courses in which the grade obtained was a B or higher. Pass/Fail grades are not eligible. Each hour of credit accepted for transfer will be assessed a fee of $75 per credit hour. A maximum of 12 semester hours of credit may be transferred into the Licensure, Non-Licensure Practice, and Thesis tracks. A maximum

of nine (9) semester hours of credit may be transferred into the ExCEL track.

**The Petition for Transfer of Credit form is available on the school website under “Current Student>Student & Academic Services Forms.” Please submit all required documentation with each petition. Any credit approved for transfer will not be added to the student’s academic record until after the second week of their first semester.

Waiver of Courses Any domestic or international student with previous graduate course work who has already received the maximum transfer credit may request a waiver of additional course work. However, waiver of courses does not reduce the total number of hours of course work to be completed at The Chicago School; it permits students to substitute course work as approved by the department chair. An international student who has completed an undergraduate course(s) that, in the judgment of the department chair, is equivalent to a required course at The Chicago School, may apply for the course to be waived. Waiver will not apply to undergraduate courses offered by U.S. educational institutions. Students may seek a waiver for a total of 12 credit hours. Those seeking both a waiver and transfer of credit hours may not exceed a total of 12 credit hours.

Residency Requirement It is expected that students will fulfill all degree requirements through courses offered at The Chicago School. Under unusual circumstances, and subject to the approval of the department chair, a student may be permitted to complete certain course requirements at another institution. For ExCEL track, all courses are offered online. In addition, a virtual residency, a Webinar/teleconference approximately 60 minutes in length will require student participation once each term.

Satisfactory Progress Matriculated students must be continuously enrolled (including summers) in the program until graduation unless granted an approved Leave of Absence. Satisfactory progress semester hours do not include waiver or transfer credit hours. No student will be permitted to take less than three semester hours of course work in the fall or spring semesters unless that student has fewer than three semester hours of course work remaining or is on an approved Leave of Absence. In order to receive financial aid, however, you must be at least half time for the semester.

Credit Hours per Year and Program Length: The maximum duration of the Licensure, Non-Licensure Practice, and Thesis tracks of the Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology program is five years. Students must complete, at minimum, 12-semester-hour credits each calendar year. Students must be enrolled for a minimum of nine semester hours during fall and spring semester and five credits during summer term to be classified as full time in terms of financial aid.

The maximum duration of the ExCEL track is five years. The ExCEL track of the Forensic Psychology program is a 20 month half-time program. In order to be classified as half-time in terms of financial aid, students must be enrolled for a minimum of 3.5 credit hours in at least one of the two eight-week fall, spring, or summer terms.

Graduation Requirements Students must complete the online Petition for Program Completion in order to have their degree conferred, diploma issued, and for eligibility to participate, if desired, in the commencement ceremony. By the end of the third week of the semester/term in which a student expects to meet the program requirements for the Master of Arts degree, he or she is required to submit a Petition for Program Completion to the Office of Academic Records. To participate in the annual commencement ceremony (held in the summer), students must submit their petition by week six of the 16-week spring semester. Students must be in good standing in their program for the master’s degree to be awarded.

Students must complete all of their degree requirements before the degree can be conferred. This includes course work, and any clinical training (practicum/internship), thesis/dissertation, and/or applied research project required by your program of study. After all final grades are posted for the student’s final semester; a degree audit will be conducted to verify degree completion. The degree is then conferred, posted to the transcript, and a diploma is issued.

Detailed information on commencement, graduation and the Petition for Program Completion online form can be found on The Chicago School website under: Current Student> Student and Academic Services Forms>Petition for Program Completion.

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The Program

Philosophy The program model reflects the educational goals and competencies adopted by the National Invitational Conference on Education and Training in Law and Psychology: the Villanova Conference. The curriculum exposes students to the theoretical principles, scientific research, and clinical practice skills that enable students to assume professional responsibilities in a variety of forensic settings. The program endeavors to be flexible in order to adapt course content to reflect developments in the field and to emphasize critical thinking, sensitivity to ethical principles, the role of personal values, and cultural diversity.

Ethical and Professional Behavior Students are expected to adhere to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) “Ethical Principles of Psychologists,” the American Counseling Association’s (ACA) “Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice,” as well as the Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists (American Psychology- Law Society/Division 41 APA). In addition, students who choose to seek employment in the field of psychology shall not work beyond their level of competence and shall not use titles governed by licensure statutes unless licensed by the State. Further, a student may not establish psychotherapy with any faculty member of The Chicago School under any circumstances. Any preexisting therapeutic relationship with a faculty member should be resolved prior to enrollment in the school.

Program Objectives The program has three primary objectives:

1. To prepare master’s-level specialists to be able to apply psychological constructs to the legal and public policy arenas in an ethical, academically informed, and research-based manner

2. To provide master’s-level specialists with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and practical experiences to function across a wide range of forensic settings

3. To prepare master’s-level specialists to work with diverse, multicultural populations and communities

Forensic Psychology Program Competencies In accord with The Chicago School’s plan for assessing student learning and in concert with institutional academic goals of Scholarship, Diversity, Professional Behavior and Ethics, and Professional Practice, the M.A. in Forensic Psychology program has articulated the following key competencies:

Scholarship Research and Evaluation: The ability to consume, critique, and produce scholarly work (e.g., traditional research, teaching, lecturing, program evaluation, and advocacy for social and legal policy decisions.)

Diversity Diversity: The ability to appreciate, understand, and work with individual and group differences across racial, ethnic, gender, age, disability, social class, sexual orientation, and religious boundaries.

Professional Behavior and Ethics Ethics: The ability to comprehend and to apply ethical principles and professional standards to all aspects of one’s professional practice and endeavors.

Professional Practice Relationship: The ability to develop and maintain appropriate, productive working alliances with clients and with other professionals and co-workers.

Assessment: The ability to collect and to integrate relevant information from multiple sources in order to facilitate individual or group description, categorization, conceptualization, and prediction.

Intervention: The ability to utilize theoretical constructs and techniques in the implementation of intervention strategies to meet the needs of diverse populations.

Forensic Proficiency: The ability to utilize one’s knowledge of the forensic literature and specialty guidelines to effectively and ethically deliver professional services to both victim and offender populations in community-based and forensic settings.

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Writing Assessment and Requirements Believing that academic preparedness is a key to success in graduate school, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology requires new students to complete its innovative program, Foundations for Scholarship and Practice. This program, offered by the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), is designed to turbo-charge students’ graduate experience by offering the skills they need to achieve their dreams. “Foundations” is an integral part of the first semester’s curriculum and all students are required to complete the program successfully and in a timely manner. Foundations for Scholarship and Practice consist of three elements: 1. Writing Assessment Process – Each student writes an essay in response to a question and submits it to CAE for scoring. Based on the

student’s performance, the school may waive the Academic Writing Course requirement (#2, below). Essay submission by the given date is considered successful completion of this element of “Foundations.”

2. Academic Writing Course – This course is taken before or during the first semester at The Chicago School. A final grade of “pass” is considered successful completion of this element.

3. Academic Focus – An online, tutorial-driven orientation to graduate academics. A final grade of “pass” is considered successful completion of this element.

Tracks All students in the campus-based tracks must officially declare a track (Licensure, Non-Licensure Practice, or Thesis) during the first semester of study. This declaration will then outline the course of study for each subsequent semester. Within each track, students have the option of selecting a concentration in Corrections or Sex Offenders. In these concentrations, students take a two- or three-course sequence, respectively, that includes a law course and course work relative to the subject matter (e.g., correctional psychology or evaluating and treating sex offenders). Each concentration affords students a broader perspective concerning public policy, legal issues, and the nuances of working with each population. Note that these concentrations increase the total track credit hours by three semester hours. Students interested in the ExCEL track or the certificate must apply directly into the track or certificate, respectively.

Licensure Track

This track is intended for students who wish to provide professional counseling and mental health services in areas that state law typically require licensure as a master’s-level mental health professional (e.g., individual/group counseling or evaluations). Through this track, students complete the academic course work and clinical training necessary to take the National Counselor Exam (NCE) and the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE) within the state of Illinois for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), respectively. For those students seeking licensure in another state, it is imperative to review that state’s licensure requirements during the first semester of the program, as it may be necessary to fulfill additional academic and/or training requirements. The Licensure Track is a 60-credit-hour option that includes a practicum/internship experience of at least 700 hours during which the student will be supervised by a master’s or doctoral-level licensed mental health professional. In addition, a student in this track may select a two-course sequence (i.e., Theoretical and Clinical Application of Empirically Based Treatment I and II) for a concentration in Child Protection. This concentration affords students the opportunity to learn about child maltreatment and trauma, as well as engage in the application of empirically-based treatments with children and families involved with a state agency. Note that this concentration increases the total track credit hours to 61.

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Non-Licensure Practice Track

This 48-credit-hour track is designed for students who are interested in working in areas that do not require counseling licensure, but desire a practical experience in a forensic setting (e.g., probation services, child welfare, law enforcement, jury consulting). The Non-Licensure Practice Track will not qualify students to sit for Illinois licensure examinations (i.e., NCE or NCMHCE). Students who choose this track complete a practicum/internship experience of at least 700 hours, but supervision by a licensed mental health practitioner is not required. In addition to 39 credit hours of required course work, students must select at least nine credit hours from a variety of electives to meet individualized educational and professional goals.

Practicum/Internship

Students from both the Licensure Track and Non-Licensure Practice Track must express their intent to apply for practicum/internship (see the Office of Placement and Training manual). Faculty reviews each student’s progress in the program to inform decisions regarding tudent’s readiness to apply to practicum/internship. s

The student’s overall training experience requires a minimum of 700 hours over nine to 12 months of on-site supervised training, including at least one hour of individual supervision per week; students in the Licensure Track must be supervised by a qualified supervisor or qualified clinical supervisor (as defined by Illinois’ Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act). Students must be on-site for at least 16 hours and no more than 24 hours per week. The first 100 hours of the student’s training experience will be considered their “practicum” and the subsequent 600 hours will be considered their “internship.” In addition to on-site supervision, training, and experience, each student must attend a two-hour weekly seminar, which provides a small group consultation forum for students to examine relevant clinical and professional development issues that arise as the result of participation in a practicum/internship. Students whose internship is not complete by the end of spring semester must register for an additional semester of internship; however, participation in a weekly seminar is not required. The practicum/internship experience affords students the opportunity to work in settings such as prisons, forensic units in state psychiatric hospitals, specialized treatment programs, community-based programs providing services to offender and/or victim populations, as well as research and policy development programs. Training may include diagnostic interviewing, individual/group/family counseling, case management, advocacy, administrative support, consultation, applied research, court liaison, and/or case consultation/preparation. This experience is an opportunity for students to demonstrate understanding and skill in key aspects of forensic psychology in a work milieu. All practicum/internship sites are approved by the Office of Placement and Training (OPT). Students must receive an official offer from their practicum/internship site and officially accept said offer before the close of business on the final day of the first week of the fall semester in which their practicum/internship is scheduled to begin in order to start their practicum/internship during that academic year. In some cases, students may request to complete their practicum/internship at a site not previously approved. Such requests should be forwarded to the associate director of training, liaison to the M.A. in Forensic Psychology program, for consideration and review. All site documentation must be received by OPT prior to the first day of the fall semester in which the practicum/internship is scheduled to begin. In addition, students must receive an official offer from their practicum/internship site and officially accept said offer before the close of business on the final day of the first week of the fall semester in which their practicum/internship is scheduled to begin in order to start their practicum/internship during that academic year. Students may not transfer credits in lieu of the practicum/internship requirement nor may they petition to waive the requirement. A student must be on track to complete at least 24 hours of course work in the program prior to beginning their practicum/internship. Students are required to complete a Practicum Training Agreement with their site within two weeks of beginning their practicum. This agreement should reflect the 100 hour practicum training only. Students must then complete an Internship Training Agreement that covers the 600 hour (minimum) internship experience within two weeks of the start of the internship. Students must indicate a clear beginning- and end-date (day/month/year) for internship on their training agreement. A template for both training agreements is available from OPT. The director of placement and training awards grades for practicum/internship based on the evaluation of the site supervisor, the student's performance in practicum/internship seminar, the completion of the requisite practicum/internship hours, and the submission of all required forms to the Office of Placement and Training. Dismissal or student-initiated termination from a practicum/internship is considered extremely serious and will result in immediate referral to the Training and Community Engagement Committee and may result in dismissal from the school.

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Forensic Competency Examination (FCE)

Students who complete a practicum/internship are required to pass the FCE, which is completed during the spring term of the student’s practicum/internship seminar, in order to fulfill program requirements for the Master of Arts Degree in Forensic Psychology. The paper will be reviewed and evaluated by the student's practicum/internship seminar group instructor on a “High Pass,” “Pass,” “Pass with Revisions,” or “Fail” basis. Students who fail to successfully complete revisions or received a failing evaluation will be required to write a second paper on a different case study or program project. The second paper will be reviewed and evaluated by the student's practicum/internship seminar instructor on a pass/fail basis. If the student’s second paper receives a failing evaluation, it will be reviewed by two independent faculty

embers on a pass/fail basis. A final failing evaluation will result in disciplinary action that may include dismissal from the school. m The objective of the FCE is for the student to demonstrate the ability to apply psychological theory, empirical literature, assessment, and intervention to a case formulation, program proposal, or program project. In addition, the aim of the FCE is for the student to demonstrate an understanding of professional practice (e.g., ethical behavior), clinical dynamics (e.g., client/therapist relationship), broader systems (e.g., family, school, community, court, political, other treatment professionals/programs), and areas of diversity and difference (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status) as contextual variables. T

here are two parts to the FCE:

1. A comprehensive 10-15 page report of a case study or program project in accordance with APA-style guidelines. A signed consent form must be attached to the paper (for case study only). Students whose practicum/internship site does not provide a consent form are required to have their clients sign The Chicago School’s consent form.

2. An oral examination of the comprehensive report that is presented in the practicum/internship seminar. If the student elects to do a case study, he/she should select a client from his/her practicum/internship to present. The client can be an individual, family, or group that has been the focus of interventions conducted by the student under supervision at the practicum/internship site. The case chosen to fulfill the FCE requirement must not have been presented to fulfill any other academic requirement (e.g., in-lass/practicum/internship presentation). c

For the program project, students implement an experiential/program development initiative informed by his/her practicum/internship training experience and supported by the forensic psychology literature. The project should be an original work product not previously used or presented to meet any other course specific requirement. Students are permitted to submit a proposed project if his/her practicum/internship raining site does not approve its implementation. t Students are encouraged to discuss their case selection or program project idea with their practicum/internship seminar instructor. The ormat for the case presentation and the proposal/project paper is distributed at the practicum/internship seminar. f For the oral examination, students are required to present their case or project. The presentation is approximately 50 minutes in length. Students should be prepared to field questions from the instructor and their classmates. If the student fails this component, he/she is asked to complete a second oral examination with his/her seminar instructor and another faculty member.

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Thesis Track

The Thesis Track is a 48-credit-hour option for students who are interested in conducting research and/or pursing careers in non-clinical areas (e.g., jury selection, program evaluation, public policy). The Thesis Track will not qualify students to sit for Illinois licensure examinations (i.e., NCE or NCMHCE). Students who choose this track will complete a research-based project that should make a contribution to the field of forensic psychology and be of a quality that would merit submission to a scholarly journal or to a professional conference. In addition to 39 credit hours of required course work, students select at least nine credit hours from a variety of electives to meet individualized educational and professional goals.

Thesis: Students must take FO659 concurrently with or prior to enrollment in Thesis I. Students who enroll in the Thesis Track will complete a four-course sequence series: Thesis I (FO654), Thesis II (FO655), Thesis III (FO656), and Thesis IV (FO657). All students enrolled in Thesis I-IV must attend a one-hour weekly seminar. These seminars are designed to enable the student to work closely with a faculty member to steadily progress toward the completion of their thesis project. Each course is designed with a research related task that must be completed for course credit. The student works closely with his/her thesis committee chair on the completion of the research based project. Furthermore, the thesis topic must be approved by the student’s thesis committee chair. The project must be research based and must demonstrate the student's ability to:

Locate and review relevant literature, write cogently about key conceptual issues and critically evaluate previously published work Design and conduct original research Conduct statistical analysis of relevant data Communicate hypotheses, research methods, analyses, results and implications of the research in written as well as oral format

Most thesis projects will be experimental in nature and should reflect sound, methodological design. Some thesis projects may be non-experimental, such as meta-analysis (a statistical analysis of previously published experimental data from multiple sources) or qualitative research. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain approval from the thesis committee chair for the methodological design of the roposed project. p

At a time to be scheduled by the student's thesis committee chair, the student will make an oral presentation of his/her research project to tudents and faculty in the Department of Forensic Psychology. s

The final thesis manuscript submitted to the thesis committee should make a contribution to the field of Forensic Psychology and be of a uality that would merit submission to a scholarly journal or to a professional conference. q

A more detailed explanation of the procedures, process, and requirements for thesis completion is contained in the Department of Forensic Psychology’s Student Thesis Handbook. This document is available online or through the Director of the Forensic Thesis Track.

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ExCEL Track (Applied Forensic Services)

The ExCEL track allows students to learn about new forensic theories, concepts, and best practices relevant to their careers and apply that learning in the workplace. This track is accelerated and offered in two eight-week terms each semester. A typical student schedule would include one three semester-credit course per term as well as one .5-credit per term, totaling seven semester credit hours per semester. The program may, therefore, be completed in five semesters or approximately 20 months. The ExCEL track features a format of online courses and a virtual residency component comprised of Webinar/teleconferences for 60 minutes per term. Courses are based on:

An instructional environment which accepts students as mature learners and allows them to bring their work related experience and expertise into the class

Readings and materials that expose students to new theories, concepts, and best practices relevant to their careers Classmates to provide a broader range of workplace experiences and provide multiple perspectives on workplace problems,

situations, and challenges An experienced faculty member who is a personal mentor-guide-facilitator-resource for students

Study in the ExCEL track culminates in an Applied Research Project. The Applied Research Project is completed over the length of the program through ten courses at .5 credit each, in addition to required interactions with facilitators, the student’s advisor and cohort members.

Applied Forensic Services Certificate (Online)

The Chicago School offers a three-course certificate program in Applied Forensic Psychology that focuses on the application of knowledge about psychology and mental health to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. The program consists of three graduate-level courses and can be completed in approximately six months. Participants will earn nine graduate-level credits and a certificate of completion. Students will develop mastery to:

Establish effective relationships with clients through skilled interviewing and consideration of cultural differences Identify manifestations, symptoms, and patterns of abnormal behavior Discuss appropriate management of and interventions with mentally ill individuals in a variety of forensic settings Prepare technical reports for court and other forensic settings

Designed for professionals seeking to broaden and add depth to their ability to apply knowledge about forensic psychology to their careers, this certificate would be appropriate for law enforcement professionals, corrections professionals, victim assistance professionals, court professionals, treatment facilities professionals, and criminal justice or social service agency professionals. Certificate courses are also applicable to the M.A. in Forensic: Applied Forensic Services ExCEL track.

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The Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology Curriculum

Licensure, Non-Licensure Practice, and Thesis Track Requirements The campus-based Forensic Psychology M.A. program requires students to complete 28 semester hours of core course work. In addition, students must choose one of three tracks: Licensure, Non-licensure Practice, or Thesis. Depending upon the declared track, an additional 20 to 33 credit hours are required. The campus-based program requirements are made up of a combination of classroom-based course work and either practicum/internship or thesis. The Licensure and Non-Licensure Practice tracks require a minimum of six credits (700 clock hours) of field-based clinical training held at participating sites. The thesis track requires six credits of thesis course work (four semesters).

Courses Core Courses Course Title Credit Hours FO 608 Professional Development Group 1 FO 610 Introduction to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 611 Ethics and Professional Issues in Forensic Psychology 3 FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 FO 617 Clinical and Diagnostic Interviewing 3 FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 627 Forensic Documentation, Report Writing and Testifying 3 FO 647 Diversity in Forensic Psychology 3 Choose one of the following two: 3 FO 614 Research Methods FO 659 Research Methods for Thesis Students Choose one of the following two: 2 FO 619 Evaluation and Treatment of the Adult Offender FO 620 Evaluation and Treatment of the Juvenile Offender Total Forensic Psychology core credits 28

Track Courses

Licensure Track (32 credits**) Licensure Track with CP Concentration (33 credits**) Course Title Credit Hours Course Title Credit Hours FO 616 Objective Methods in Personality Assessment 3 FO 616 Objective Methods in Personality Assessment 3FO 618 Violence and Risk Assessment 2 FO 618 Violence and Risk Assessment 2FO 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 2 FO 625 Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment 3FO 625 Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment 3 FO 635 Group Processes of Therapy 3FO 635 Group Processes of Therapy 3 FO 636 Family Systems and Family Therapy 3FO 636 Family Systems and Family Therapy 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3FO 637 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 FO 638 Career Development and Counseling 3FO 638 Career Development and Counseling 3 FO 644 Practicum 3FO 644 Practicum 3 FO 645 Internship I 3FO 645 Internship I 3 FO 646 Internship II** 1FO 646 Internship II** 1 FO 648 2 Choose four hours of elective credits :

Theoretical and Clinical Application of Empirically Based Treatment I

FO 623 Psychology of Law Enforcement (2) FO 649 3 FO 624 Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings (2)

Theoretical and Clinical Application of Empirically Based Treatment II

FO 630 Forensic Mediation and Dispute Resolution (2) Choose two hours of elective credits: FO 633 Evaluating and Treating the Sex Offender(2) FO 630 Forensic Mediation and Dispute Resolution (2) FO 634 Hostage Negotiations (2) FO 634 Hostage Negotiations (2) FO 658 Social Psychological and Cultural Aspects of

Aggression (2) FO 658 Social Psychological and Cultural Aspects of

Aggression (2)

** Students for whom Internship I is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II increasing the total credit hours for completion by one.

Licensure Track with Sex Offender Concentration (35 credits**)

Licensure Track with Corrections Concentration (35 credits**)

Course Title Credit Hours Course Title Credit Hours FO 616 Objective Methods in Personality Assessment 3 FO 616 Objective Methods in Personality Assessment 3FO 618 Violence and Risk Assessment 2 FO 618 Violence and Risk Assessment 2FO 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 2 FO 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 2FO 624 Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings 2 FO 624 Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings 2 FO 625 Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment 3 FO 625 Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment 3FO 633 Evaluating and Treating the Sex Offender 2 FO 635 Group Processes of Therapy 3FO 635 Group Processes of Therapy 3 FO 636 Family Systems and Family Therapy 3FO 636 Family Systems and Family Therapy 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3FO 637 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 FO 638 Career Development and Counseling 3FO 638 Career Development and Counseling 3 FO 644 Practicum 3FO 644 Practicum 3 FO 645 Internship I 3FO 645 Internship I 3 FO 646 Internship II** 1FO 646 Internship II** 1 FO 667 Mental Health Issues in Jails and Prisons (Blended) 3

Choose one of the following three: 2 FO 668 Sex Offenders (Blended) 3

FO 633

** Students for whom Internship I is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II increasing the total credit hours for completion by one.

Evaluating and Treating the Sex Offender FO 634 Hostage Negotiations FO 658 Social Psychology and Cultural Aspects of

Aggression

Non-Licensure Practice Track (20 credits**) Thesis Track (20 credits) Course Title Credit Hours Course Title Credit Hours FO 661 Practicum for NLPT 3 FO 629 Graduate Statistics 3FO 662 Internship I for NLPT 3 FO 654 Thesis I 1FO 663 Internship II for NLPT** 1 FO 655 Thesis II 1 FO 656 Thesis III 2 Choose fourteen hours of elective credits FO 657 Thesis VI 2FO 616 Objective Methods in Personality Assessment 3 Choose eleven hours of elective credits FO 618 Violence and Risk Assessment 2 FO 616 Objective Methods in Personality Assessment 3FO 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 2 FO 618 Violence and Risk Assessment 2FO 623 Psychology of Law Enforcement 2 FO 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 2FO 624 Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings 2 FO 623 Psychology of Law Enforcement 2FO 625 Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment 3 FO 624 Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings 2FO 630 Forensic Mediation and Dispute Resolution 2 FO 625 Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment 3FO 633 Evaluating and Treating the Sex Offender 2 FO 630 Forensic Mediation and Dispute Resolution 2FO 634 Hostage Negotiations 2 FO 633 Evaluating and Treating the Sex Offender 2FO 635 Group Processes of Therapy 3 FO 634 Hostage Negotiations 2FO 636 Family Systems and Family Therapy 3 FO 635 Group Processes of Therapy 3FO 637 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 FO 636 Family Systems and Family Therapy 3FO 638 Career Development and Counseling 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3FO 658 Social Psychological & Cultural Aspects of Aggression 2 FO 638 Career Development and Counseling 3FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2 FO 658 Social Psychological and Cultural Aspects of

Aggression 2

FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2** Students for whom Internship I for NLPT is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II increasing the total credit hours for completion by one.

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Non-Licensure Practice Track with Sex Offender Concentration (23 credits**)

Non-Licensure Practice Track with Corrections Concentration (23 credits**)

Course Title Credit Hours Course Title Credit Hours FO 624 Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings 2 FO 624 Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings 2FO 633 Evaluating and Treating the Sex Offender 2 FO 661 Practicum for NLPT 3FO 661 Practicum for NLPT 3 FO 662 Internship I for NLPT 3FO 662 Internship I for NLPT 3 FO 663 Internship II for NLPT** 1FO 663 Internship II for NLPT** 1 FO 668 3

FO 667 Mental Health Issues in Jails & Prisons (Blended) 3

Choose at least one of the following three: 2

Sex Offenders (Blended)

FO 633 Evaluating and Treating the Sex Offender Choose ten hours of elective credits FO 634 Hostage Negotiations FO 616 Objective Methods in Personality Assessment 3 FO 618 Violence and Risk Assessment 2

FO 658 Social Psych. & Cultural Aspects of Aggression

FO 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 2 Choose ten hours of elective credits FO 623 Psychology of Law Enforcement 2 FO 616 Objective Methods in Personality Assessment 3FO 625 Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment 3 FO 618 Violence and Risk Assessment 2FO 630 Forensic Mediation and Dispute Resolution 2 FO 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 2FO 634 Hostage Negotiations 2 FO 623 Psychology of Law Enforcement 2FO 635 Group Processes of Therapy 3 FO 625 Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment 3FO 636 Family Systems and Family Therapy 3 FO 630 Forensic Mediation and Dispute Resolution 2FO 637 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 FO 635 Group Processes of Therapy 3 FO 638 Career Development and Counseling 3 FO 636 Family Systems and Family Therapy 3 FO 658 Social Psychology and Cultural Aspects of Aggression 2 FO 637 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2

FO 638 Career Development and Counseling

** Students for whom Internship I for NLPT is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II increasing the total credit hours for completion by one.

3 FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2

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Thesis Track with Sex Offender Concentration (23 credits) Thesis Track with Corrections Concentration (23 credits) Course Title Credit Hours Course Title Credit Hours FO 624 Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings 2 FO 624 Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings 2FO 633 Evaluating and Treating the Sex Offender 2 FO 654 Thesis I 1FO 654 Thesis I 1 FO 655 Thesis II 1FO 655 Thesis II 1 FO 656 Thesis III 2FO 656 Thesis III 2 FO 657 Thesis IV 2FO 657 Thesis IV 2 FO 668 Sex Offenders (Blended) 3

FO 667 Mental Health Issues in Jails & Prisons (Blended)

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Choose ten hours of elective credits Choose at least one of the following three: 2 FO 616 Objective Methods in Personality Assessment 3 FO 633 Evaluating and Treating the Sex Offender FO 618 Violence and Risk Assessment 2 FO 634 Hostage Negotiations FO 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 2 FO 623 Psychology of Law Enforcement 2

FO 658 Social Psychological and Cultural Aspects of Aggression

FO 625 Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment 3 Choose ten hours of elective credits FO 630 Forensic Mediation and Dispute Resolution 2 FO 616 Objective Methods in Personality Assessment 3 FO 634 Hostage Negotiations 2 FO 618 Violence and Risk Assessment 2 FO 635 Group Processes of Therapy 3 FO 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 2 FO 636 Family Systems and Family Therapy 3 FO 623 Psychology of Law Enforcement 2 FO 637 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 FO 625 Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment 3 FO 638 Career Development and Counseling 3 FO 630 Forensic Mediation and Dispute Resolution 2

FO 635 Group Processes of Therapy 3 FO 658 Social Psychological and Cultural Aspects of Aggression

2 FO 636 Family Systems and Family Therapy 3

FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2 FO 637 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 FO 638 Career Development and Counseling 3 FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2

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ExCEL Track Requirements (Degree and Certificate) The M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Applied Forensic Services ExCEL track* is a 35-semester credit hour program including 10 courses and a five-credit-hour applied research project. ExCEL tracks features online courses with virtual residencies delivered via Webinar/teleconferences once per term, part time curriculum to accommodate the flexibility needs of working professionals. Students in this track are encouraged to apply current work projects to their degree course work and thus are expected to be employed. The ExCEL track does not include internships or a thesis option; rather students will complete an applied research project over the course of their studies that reflects their grasp of the programs learning outcomes. Core Courses Specialization/Certificate Courses Course Title Credit Hours Course Title Credit Hours EFP 601 A&B Professional Proposals 1 EFP 613 Psychopathology 3 EFP 602 A&B Information Literacy 1 EFP 617 Basic Interviewing Skills 3 EFP 603 A&B Overview of Applied Research Methodologies 1 EFP 610 Survey of Forensic Psychology Practice & Principles 3 EFP 604 A&B Professional Ethics 1 EFP 605 A&B The Applied Research Project 1 EFP 611 Ethics & Professional Issues in Forensic Psych. 3 EFP 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 EFP 615 Socio-Cultural Issues in Forensic Psychology 3 EFP 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 3 EPF 622 Mental Health Law 3 EFP 625 Substance Abuse Treatment 3 Choose one of the following: 3 EFP 619 Evaluation & Treatment of the Adult Offender EFP 620 Evaluation & Treatment of the Juvenile Offender Applied Forensic Specialization 9 Total, ExCEL Track credits 35 *This program does not lead to licensure. **Non-degree seeking students may enroll in a three-course certificate program in Applied Forensic Services which is also the applied specialization of the ExCEL track.

Applied Forensic Services Certificate (Online) Non-degree seeking students may elect to take specialized course work under the M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Applied Forensic Services as a stand-alone, three course certificate. These courses are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the application of forensic psychology. The curriculum is designed to be completed in approximately six months. (three eight-week terms). Course work is completed predominately online. One course requires a one weekend intensive seminar on campus and is indicated as “blended.”

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Course Descriptions

EFP = ExCEL Track & Certificate courses FO = Licensure, Non-Licensure Practice, and Thesis Tracks

ExCEL Track & Certificate Courses EFP 601 A Writing and Research for Practice: Professional Proposals This course covers basic skills needed for writing at the graduate level, including critical thinking and attention to cross-cultural and multiple perspectives, grammar and writing mechanics, and style and report format appropriate for the workplace. Familiarizes students with essential resources needed for continuing development of these skills. Includes an overview of the Applied Research Project and the project’s relationship to the learning outcomes of the program. Covers the process and procedures for creating a personal electronic portfolio. Required e-portfolio submission: A proposal for an Applied Research Project that includes the problem statement, background, goal, and an annotated bibliography of three to four articles related to the Proposal topic. Approval by the student’s advisor is required. (1/2 credit) EFP 601 B Writing and Research for Practice: Professional Proposals A continuation of EFP 601 A (Lab Fee) (1/2 credit) EFP 602 A Writing and Research for Practice: Information Literacy In addition to a review of electronic and other resources available to graduate students at The Chicago School, including traditional scholarly resources, this course prepares student to create an effective research strategy to find and evaluate needed information. Students learn to formulate research queries, perform advanced searches using a range of search engines, and critically evaluate information for a particular application. Reference information to avoid plagiarism is included. Required e-portfolio submission: A revised Applied Research Project if warranted and the Literature Review Section of the project with a complete reference list. Approval by the student’s advisor is required. (1/2 credit) EFP 602 B Writing and Research for Practice: Information Literacy A continuation of EFP 602 A . (1/2 credit) EFP 603 A Writing and Research for Practice: Overview of Applied Research Methodologies This course provides an introduction to practical research methods used in workplace settings including qualitative and quantitative research methods, including action research. The interpretations and presentation of fundamental statistical data used in workplace research is addressed. Students learn to select an appropriate design for a particular research question. This course familiarizes students with resources for continuing development of these skills. Student e-portfolio outcome: A revised proposal, if warranted, the Project Methodology section of the Applied Research Project, and a detailed plan to execute and complete the Applied Research Project . Approval by the student’s advisor is required. (1/2 credit) EFP 603 B Writing and Research for Practice: Overview of Applied Research Methodologies A continuation of EFP 603A. (1/2 credit) EFP 604 A Writing and Research for Practice: Professional Ethics This course provides an overview of individual as well as organizational responsibilities with regard to ethical issues and requirements related to research and professional behavior. Students think critically about ethical situations and compliance regulations in their workplace. The research ethics requirements of The Chicago School are included. Required e-portfolio submission: A revised Applied Research Project if warranted, the Critical Analysis of Ethical Considerations section of the project, and IRB approval if needed. Approval by the student’s advisor is required. (1/2 credit) EFP 604 B Writing and Research for Practice: Professional Ethics Continuation of EFP 604A. (1/2 credit) EFP 605 A Writing and Research for Practice: The Applied Research Project Students complete an Applied Research Project related to their workplace in which they formulate, investigate, and analyze a problem and develop solutions to address the problem. The project includes a section presenting an overview of the problem, a review of related literature and other organizational information, a critical analysis of the ethical considerations, a research methodology appropriate for the problem and organizational context, and a critical analysis of the problem and recommendation for its resolution. Required e-portfolio submission: A report documenting the Applied Research Project in a style appropriate for the workplace, and a PowerPoint presentation of the project approval by the student’s advisor is required. (1/2 credit) EFP 605 B Writing and Research for Practice: The Applied Research Project Prerequisite: EFP 610. A continuation of EFP 605A. (1/2 credit)

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EFP 610 Survey of Forensic Psychology Practice and Principles This course introduces students to the field of forensic psychology, its history and impact in today’s world. The course focuses on the relationship between law and psychology, the mental health system, mental illness and criminal conduct. The course provides a brief introduction to the legal system including legal terminology and its use in the preparation of forensic documents. Further, the course gives students a general overview of the preparation of reports for court and other forensic settings. (3 credits) EFP 611 Ethics and Professional Issues in Forensic Psychology This course explores ethical and legal conflicts and dilemmas that might be encountered working within the legal system. Ways to resolve such conflict including the standards applicable to the practice of forensic psychology are considered. (3 credits) EFP 612 Psychology of the Lifespan This course examines normal development from infancy through advanced age, focusing on the development of perceptual and cognitive processes, psychosexual roles and familial interpersonal processes. Current clinical approaches are examined from diverse theoretical viewpoints and in view of recent research findings. Cultural diversity and individual differences are integral to this course. (3 credits) EFP 613 Psychopathology This course entails a survey of the major types of mental disorders. Manifestations, symptoms, and patterns of abnormal behavior are explored. The course addresses the management of and interventions employed with mentally ill individuals in a variety of forensic settings. (3 credits) EFP 615 Socio-Cultural Issues in Forensic Psychology This course applies social psychological knowledge in the context of cultural sensitivity to the criminal and civil justice systems. Emphasis is placed on topics such as Social Psychological of justice institutions, environmental psychology, socialization into roles and identity, collective behavior, research on juries, attitude formation and change, and criminal identification. This course also highlights the impact of psychological disorders emphasizing the explicit linkage between socio-cultural change and the legal system. (3 credits) EFP 617 Basic Interviewing Skills This course focuses on techniques of interviewing including listening skills, aids for giving and receiving feedback, and establishing a relationship with a client. Consideration of cultural differences in establishing a relationship and conducting an interview is integral to this course. (3 credits) †EFP 619 Evaluation and Treatment of the Adult Offender Prerequisites: EFP 613, EFP 617, and EFP 612. This course examines psychological origins and dynamics of criminal behavior from the viewpoint of psychological theories. Treatment of the different types of offender populations (antisocial personality, female offenders, sex offenders, etc.) within the criminal justice system is also discussed. Further, this course explores psychological theories related to etiology, development and prediction of violent crime, types of intervention possible within the criminal justice setting. Topic areas may include special offender populations (sex offender, offenders with developmental disabilities, or those classified as mentally retarded). (3 credits) †EFP 620 Evaluation and Treatment of the Juvenile Offender Prerequisites: EFP 613, EFP 617, and EFP 612. This course addresses the psychological factors leading to the causes, assessment, classification and treatment of juvenile delinquency. Also, this course examines both psychodynamic and developmental approaches, emphasizing clinical dynamics, constitutional, and psychopathological factors contributing to delinquency. Further, major psychological treatment approaches are reviewed, with relevant case studies presented for illustrative detail. Analysis of legal and institutional responses to juvenile crime from the perspective of learning theory and developmental psychology are examined as well. Discusses the role of the forensic specialist in the juvenile justice system. (3 credits) †Either EFP 619 or EFP 620 must be taken as a requirement. EFP 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention This course addresses theories, research studies, and assessment techniques relating to various types of trauma such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, combat experience, surviving a natural disaster, and exposure to life-threatening incidents (such as those likely experienced by law enforcement and emergency services personnel). Crisis intervention techniques concerning the treatment of trauma-related difficulties, acute stress, and posttraumatic stress disorder are discussed. (3 credits) EFP 622 Mental Health Law This course encompasses an overview of mental health law and the related issues and responsibilities within diverse forensic settings. Specific applications include confidentiality, reporting requirements, and psychiatric hospital evaluation. Case studies and court reports are used to illustrate the key concepts of this course. (3 credits) EFP 625 Substance Abuse Treatment This course examines substance use and abuse with a focus on symptom formation, classification, causes, socio-cultural factors, and treatment modalities; various theoretical approaches to the etiology and treatment of substance abuse and resultant psychological and physiological effects of various drugs. (3 credits)

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Licensure, Non-Licensure Practice, and Thesis Track Courses

FO 608 Professional Development Group This course orients students to The Chicago School’s policies and procedures. Students also explore issues of professional and career development in forensic psychology, as well as develop skills in self-evaluation and self-reflection. An additional aspect of this course is an online writing component that focuses on grammar use and sentence structure, written expression, and APA citation style. By the end of the course, students will have identified which academic track they will pursue. Each student’s professional development instructor serves as his/her academic advisor. This course must be taken during the first semester of enrollment. (Lab Fee) (1 credit) FO 610 Introduction to Forensic Psychology This course introduces students to the field of forensic psychology, its history, and its impact in today’s world. The focus is on the relationship between law and psychology, the mental health system, mental illness and criminal conduct. A brief introduction to the legal system is also included. This course must be taken during the first semester of enrollment. (2 credits)

FO 611 Ethics and Professional Issues in Forensic Psychology This course reviews standards, ethics codes, and laws applicable to the forensic mental health practitioner and scientist. Ethical and legal conflicts and dilemmas a forensic practitioner might encounter while working within the legal system are explored, as are ways to resolve such issues. The role of regulatory agencies and professional associations is reviewed. The American Counseling Association Code of Ethics is emphasized. (3 credits)

FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan This course examines the developmental process across the lifespan from infancy through advanced age, focusing on the perceptual, cognitive and social-emotional factors. Through the examination of theoretical frameworks and empirical research, students become familiar with the developmental psychology literature. The exploration of individual and cultural differences also receives considerable emphasis as these variations create the diversity in humankind across the lifespan. In addition, the course explores the applicability of developmental psychology literature to individuals within the forensic setting. (3 credits)

FO 613 Psychopathology This course provides an in-depth survey and understanding of the range of mental disorders. The overall objective of the course is to enable students to appropriately diagnose psychopathology for purposes of efficacious treatment and the facilitation of clear clinical dialogue and agreement with fellow professionals. The course emphasizes research as it pertains to empirically-based treatments for a variety of mental health disorders. Additionally, issues of culture and gender as it relates to mental health diagnoses are discussed. Diagnostic criteria are drawn primarily from the DSM-IV-TR with some contribution from other sources considered as appropriate. (3 credits)

FO 614 Research Methods This course provides an overview of research methods including qualitative and descriptive research. All methods are examined from both conceptual and applied levels. The strengths and weaknesses of each approach are discussed, and students learn to evaluate the appropriateness of methods for addressing research questions. This course assists students in the identification and explanation of design and to think critically about published psychological research. (3 credits)

FO 616 Objective Methods in Personality Assessment This course provides an overview of the administration, scoring, and interpretation of objective personality instruments specific to their utilization within a forensic setting. Special focus is given to the application of the MMPI-2, MMPI-A, Millon Inventories, and measures of response style (i.e., malingering). Students learn the basic principles of forensic psychological assessment, the importance of cross cultural assessment, and report writing. (Lab Fee) (3 credits)

FO 617 Clinical and Diagnostic Interviewing This course addresses theoretical and practical issues related to clinical forensic interviewing and diagnosing that includes information gathering, effective listening, rapport building, and the assessment of mental status. In addition, the impact of culture and diversity on interviewing and diagnosing are explored. (3 credits)

FO 618 Violence and Risk Assessment Prerequisite: FO 613. This course provides students with the fundamental aspects of conducting violence and risk assessment evaluations and the manner in which opinions are communicated. Students gain an understanding of empirically-based risk factors and assessment tools used to conduct violence and risk evaluations, as well as management strategies employed to ameliorate risk/risk conditions. Practical exercises drawn from actual cases are used to illustrate key concepts. (2 credits) †FO 619 Evaluation and Treatment of the Adult Offender Prerequisites: FO 612, FO 613, and FO 617. This course acquaints students with the most common adult criminal forensic evaluations conducted by forensic mental health professionals, theories associated with criminal behavior, and the various treatment modalities provided to adult offenders. Students gain a basic understanding of the legal criteria upon which criminal forensic evaluations are based, the appropriate methodology to perform competent and objective forensic assessments, the mental health services delivered to adult offenders in prison and community settings, and some of the ethical and professional difficulties that a forensic mental health professional encounter. (2 credits)

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†FO 620 Evaluation and Treatment of the Juvenile Offender Prerequisites: FO 612, FO 613, and FO 617. This course addresses the classification, assessment, and treatment of the juvenile offender. Various factors contributing to juvenile delinquency and empirically-based treatment approaches are discussed. Legal and institutional responses to juvenile crime are analyzed, and the role of the forensic clinician in the juvenile justice system is discussed utilizing case material. Case lectures and discussions, case examples, and video presentations are used to illustrate key concepts. (2 credits) †Either FO 619 or FO 620 must be taken as a requirement for the M.A. in Forensic Psychology. FO 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention This course explores theories, research, and treatment modalities related to various types of trauma (i.e., combat; childhood abuse and neglect; and exposure to violence, rape, and domestic violence). Through the course work, students develop knowledge related to post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder. Students also acquire knowledge related to vicarious stress/secondary stress, and explore unique aspects of working with individuals that have experienced trauma. (2 credits)

FO 622 Mental Health Law This course explores landmark legal cases that have shaped the activities and practices of mental health professionals, the civil rights of persons with mental disabilities, and the uses of mental health knowledge within the legal arena. Students are exposed to the legal system, constitutional law, and case law. Focus is placed on those cases pertaining to expert witness testimony, violence risk assessment, criminal responsibility (insanity), capital punishment, sexual dangerousness, civil commitment, civil and criminal competencies, confidentiality, professional liability, and personal injury. (2 credits)

FO 623 Psychology of Law Enforcement The field of law enforcement has its own unique culture and organizational structure. This course addresses how the dynamics within law enforcement influence decision making and can lead to and/or sustain acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Students explore major areas of police psychology, such as pre-employment selection, fitness-for-duty evaluation, special unit testing, and psychometric tools utilized in this specialized area. Special attention is paid to critical incident stress debriefing techniques and models used with this population. (2 credits)

FO 624 Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings This course exposes students to the unique culture of working in a correctional environment (e.g., socialization, communication, gang activity). Students learn how to deal with ethical dilemmas, limits of confidentiality, safety concerns, and professional issues that may be encountered when working in this setting. Students are exposed to providing treatment with different types of offender populations (e.g., mentally ill, antisocial, adolescent offender) and culturally diverse groups (e.g., elderly offenders, female offenders, religious groups, ethnic groups, and transgender individuals). (2 credits)

FO 625 Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment Prerequisites: FO 613 and FO 617. This course examines substance use and abuse, with a focus on symptom formation, diagnosis, and socio-cultural factors. Various theoretical approaches to the etiology and treatment of substance abuse, as well as the resultant psychological and physiological effects of drugs are discussed. (3 credits)

FO 627 Forensic Documentation, Report Writing, and Testifying Prerequisites: FO 610, FO 613, and FO 617. This course examines various aspects of communication within a forensic psychological context. Appropriate methods of documentation, report writing, and expert witness testimony are discussed. Students participate in experiential activities in order to demonstrate proficiency in the above-mentioned areas. In addition to numerous writing exercises, students are oriented to the expectations and the psychological and emotional experiences of preparing written material for court and expert witness testimony. (3 credits) FO 628 Special Topics I FO 639 Special Topics II FO 643 Special Topics III Specific course content varies and is announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. Registration must be approved by academic advisor. (FO 628 – 1 credit, FO 639 – 2 credits, FO 643 – 3 credits).

FO 629 Statistics This course provides a review of null hypothesis significance testing (i.e., t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square), effect size measurement, and meta-analysis. Students receive a basic introduction to multivariate procedures such as multiple regression, structural equation modeling, and factor analysis. The course is designed to provide students with a practical understanding of how to apply statistical design and analysis to their own research problems and to enable students to better understand published data from journal articles. Students analyze data using the SPSS statistics program. (3 credits)

FO 630 Forensic Mediation and Dispute Resolution Prerequisite: FO 617. This course focuses on emerging issues in mediation and mediation techniques for managing conflict. Dispute resolution techniques are also a strong focus of this course. (2 credits)

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FO 633 Evaluating and Treating the Sex Offender Prerequisites: FO 612, FO 613, and FO 617. This course examines the forensic and therapeutic assessment and treatment of juvenile and adult sex offenders. Students learn about the prevalence of sexual offenses, the psychopathology and theories of sexual deviance, and legislative efforts to manage sex offenders. The various treatment interventions employed with this unique population are explored. (2 credits)

FO 634 Hostage Negotiations This course examines strategies for negotiating a critical incident, understanding and managing the critical incident, and communication techniques, as well as understanding perpetrators, stress and stress management, and the Stockholm syndrome within a hostage situation. In addition, students gain an understanding of crisis negotiation, debriefing, hostage-taker demands, and the effects of time on a situation. (2 credits)

FO 635 Group Processes of Therapy This course introduces the key concepts of the theory and practice of group counseling with particular emphasis on group therapy in forensic settings. Various theoretical approaches are discussed along with issues such as group development, group process, group leadership, and the use of group counseling with diverse client populations. (3 credits) FO 636 Family Systems and Family Therapy This course introduces students to treatment within the major models of family therapy. Primary theorists, assumptions, and techniques of each family systems model are discussed and students have the opportunity to learn through video examples of various theoretical approaches. This course focuses attention on working with multi-stressed and diverse families. (3 credits)

FO 637 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy This course examines the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy, including (but not limited to) cognitive/behavioral therapy, humanistic/existential therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. The key elements, concepts, and techniques associated with each theory are discussed along with how to apply each theory to diverse populations within various therapeutic and forensic settings. (3 credits)

FO 638 Career Development and Counseling This course examines theories of career development and counseling and career interventions across the life span including within forensic settings. Issues such as career decision making; sources of occupational information; the assessment of vocational interests, needs, and abilities; and the career development of women and culturally diverse populations are addressed. (3 credits)

FO 644 Practicum FO 645 Internship I FO 646 Internship II* Prerequisites for FO 644: Student must successfully complete at least 29 credits, including FO 611, FO 613, FO 617, and FO 627, before enrolling in FO 644 Practicum. Students must successfully complete FO 644 prior to enrolling in FO 645 Internship I. Internship II is required for all students for whom Internship I extends beyond the completion of the semester.

The practicum/internship is a practical, professional experience in counseling related activities. Students have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of professional clinical experiences that include tasks that a clinical professional counselor is expected to perform such as diagnostic interviewing and individual/group/family counseling, as well as case management, advocacy, administrative support, and/or consultation. The training experience requires a minimum of 700 hours over a minimum of nine months of on-site supervised training, including at least one hour of individual supervision per week by a qualified supervisor or qualified clinical supervisor (as defined by Illinois’ Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act). The first 100 hours of the student’s training experience is considered his/her “practicum” requirement and the subsequent 600 hours his/her “internship. All students enrolled in FO 644 must attend a two-hour weekly seminar. This course sequence provides a small group consultation forum in which students examine relevant clinical and professional development issues that arise as the result of participation in a practicum/internship. Students present material from their practicum cases to gain mastery in the integration of theory and practice. Case conceptualizations consider client/therapist relationship, broader systems (e.g., family, school, community, court, political, and other treatment professionals/programs), and areas of diversity and difference (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status) as contextual variables. Presentations and discussions are designed to prepare students to successfully complete their Forensic Competency Examination (FCE). (FO 644 - 3 credit, FO 645 - 3 credits, FO 646 – 1 credit)

FO 647 Diversity in Forensic Psychology This course will engage students in a level of self-awareness through self-reflection to identify their personal value systems, culture, and biases. In addition, students will gain knowledge with regard to the worldview of others in the context of psychological, socio-political, historical, privilege/power, and economic factors that form social identity. This course will specifically address individual and group differences across racial, ethnic, gender, age, disability, social class, sexual orientation, and religious boundaries. Attention will be given to diversity-related issues within the forensic context. (3 credits)

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FO 648 Theoretical and Clinical Application of Empirically Based Treatment I Prerequisites: FO 612, FO 613, FO 617, and FO 627. This course provides students with an in-depth exploration of the psychological impact of trauma. The course focuses on how exposure to violence and childhood abuse and neglect contribute to individual and family difficulties across many domains of functioning. Theory and research are synthesized. Also explored is a focused review of the research that has contributed to the development of certain empirically-validated treatments for individuals and families impacted by various types of trauma. A unique aspect of this class is the opportunity to observe therapists demonstrating the use of an empirically supported treatment with clients. These experiences are incorporated in later class discussions and lectures. (2 credits) FO 649 Theoretical and Clinical Application of Empirically Based Treatment II This course provides students with the opportunity to learn about empirically-based treatment and to apply knowledge through direct service to children and families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Students learn to identify and address specific issues often found in abused children and at-risk parent-child dyads through the use of live supervision and direct individualized therapist coaching (e.g., use of an ear-bug system and one-way mirror). Students learn to administer and analyze psychological assessment measures to inform treatment and for research purposes. Students interface with schools and referral sources for the purpose of continuity of care, as well as document treatment progress in the form of a report that is submitted to the referring party. Issues pertaining to child protection matters, family law, and court procedures are discussed. Opportunity to observe testimony in child protection court may be available. (3 credits)

FO 651 Independent Study I Students may undertake a faculty supervised independent study project in an area not covered by courses in the curriculum. Requests for independent study must be approved by the department chair. A maximum of two credit hours of independent study can be applied towards degree requirements as elective hours. (1 credit)

FO 652 Independent Study II Students may undertake a faculty supervised independent study project in an area not covered by courses in the curriculum. Requests for independent study must be approved by the department chair. A maximum of two credit hours of independent study can be applied towards degree requirements as elective hours. (2 credits)

FO 653 Independent Study III Students may undertake a faculty supervised independent study project in an area not covered by courses in the curriculum. Requests for independent study must be approved by the department chair. A maximum of two credit hours of independent study can be applied towards degree requirements as elective hours. (3 credits)

FO 654 Thesis I FO 655 Thesis II FO 656 Thesis III FO 657 Thesis IV Prerequisite: Students must take FO 659 concurrently with or prior to enrollment in Thesis I. All students enrolled in Thesis must attend a one-hour weekly seminar. These seminars are designed to enable the student to work closely with a faculty member to steadily progress toward the completion of their thesis project. Each course is designed with a related task that must be completed for course credit. A thesis is a research-based scholarly written work demonstrating knowledge of research in the student’s chosen forensic area with emphasis on a thorough literature review, research design and methodology, and analytical/critical thinking skills. The thesis topic must be approved by the student’s thesis committee chair. If the thesis project is not completed at the conclusion of Thesis IV.(FO 654 – 1 credit, FO 655 – 1 credit, FO 656 – 2 credits, FO 657 – 2 credits) FO 658 Social Psychological and Cultural Aspects of Aggression This course provides students with an in-depth examination of Social Psychological experiments and cultural studies related to the foundations of aggressive behavior. Some of the topics addressed include conformity and its relation to stereotyping, racism and aggression, bystander apathy, media impact on aggression, cultural norms as they relate to organized aggression, and prison psychology. Readings are drawn from the extensive literature of social psychological experiments as well as field studies related to the topic. (2 credits)

FO 659 Research Methods for Thesis Students This course provides thesis students with a more applied version of FO 614 (Research Methods). There is a greater focus on experimental design and data collection techniques. Additionally, students are provided with an introduction to data analysis using the SPSS statistics program, which will carry over into FO 629 (Graduate Statistics). In addition to the activities described in FO 614, the student in this class develops theories and hypotheses specific to her/his thesis topic in an effort to refine the research question. The student should have by the conclusion of the course a focused thesis topic. (3 credits)

FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism This course is designed to introduce students to the motivations and beliefs behind those who engage in terrorism. Small-scale terror groups as well as larger and more contemporary terror movements such as the global Salafist jihad are discussed. Additional topics include law enforcement and the international response to global terrorism, psychological issues involving recruitment, the psychology of suicidal terrorism, and the impact of terrorism on children. (2 credits)

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FO 661 Practicum for Non-Licensure Practice Track FO 662 Internship I for Non-Licensure Practice Track FO 663 Internship II for Non-Licensure Practice Track * Prerequisites: Student must successfully complete at least 29 credits, including FO 611, FO 613, FO 617, and FO 627, before enrolling in Practicum for Non-Licensure Practice Track. The practicum/internship is a practical, professional experience in an area of forensic mental health. Students have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of professional experiences that can include diagnostic interviewing, case management, applied research, advocacy, administrative support, court liaison, and/or case consultation/preparation. The training experience requires a minimum of 700 hours over a minimum of nine months of on-site supervised training, including at least one hour of individual supervision per week. The first 100 hours of the student’s training experience is considered his/her “practicum” requirement and the subsequent 600 hours his/her “internship.” (FO 661 – 3 credits, FO 662 - 3 credits, FO 663 - 1 credit = total credits 6 to 7)

All students enrolled in FO 661 and FO 662 must attend a two-hour weekly seminar. This course sequence provides a small group consultation forum in which students examine relevant clinical and professional development issues that arise as the result of participation in a practicum/internship. Students present material from their practicum experience to gain mastery in the integration of theory and practice. Presentations consider client/provider relationship, broader systems (e.g., family, school, community, court, political, other treatment professionals/programs), systemic issues (e.g., public policy, needs analysis, staffing), and areas of diversity and difference (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status) as contextual variables. Presentations and discussions are designed to prepare students to successfully complete their Forensic Competency Examination (FCE). * Internship II is required for all students for whom Internship I extends beyond the completion of the semester.

FO 664 Community Engagement * This course affords students the unique opportunity to provide service in the community. In this course, students will study the process of change that is facilitated through a variety of interventions. Students observe faculty provide training to agencies or engage in therapeutic and/or psychoeducational services to a forensic population of children, adolescents, adults, and/or families through several different community initiatives at The Chicago School Forensic Center. Students will administer and score direct observation measures and utilize data to synthesize information, formulate opinions, and document findings for the purpose of treatment planning and recommendations. In addition, this course will expose students to community needs assessment activities, such as identifying resources, strengths, weaknesses, or unique problems. (1 credit) * This course is optional; semester hours do not count towards program completion.

FO 665 Community Interventions in Forensic Mental Health I* Prerequisite: Community Engagement Seminar. This course affords students the unique opportunity for community involvement and to study the process of change that is facilitated through a variety of non-clinical interventions using an ecological systems model (i.e., systems of relationships that impact the individual). Students will be involved in providing training and/or psychoeducational services to forensic systems or to a particular forensic population through community initiatives at The Chicago School Forensic Center. Students will receive live coaching or supervision from faculty related to the direct services provided. Students will document observations, formulate clinical hypotheses, and synthesize case data to formulate case opinions and provide effective recommendations that directly impact systems. Issues pertaining to forensic populations and court procedures relevant to a particular case will be discussed. (2 hours) * This course is optional; semester hours do not count towards program completion.

FO 666 Community Interventions in Forensic Mental Health II* Prerequisites: Student must successfully complete at least 29 credits, including Psychopathology, Clinical and Diagnostic Interviewing, Forensic Documentation, and Diversity. This course affords students the unique opportunity to provide service in the community. In this course, students will study the process of therapeutic change that is facilitated through clinical interactions in the context of interventions using an ecological systems model (i.e., systems or relationships that impact the individual). Specifically, students will engage in therapeutic services within a forensic system or with a particular forensic population through community initiatives at The Chicago School Forensic Center. Students will learn by providing direct service and receiving live supervision from faculty. Students will learn to utilize assessment measures for case planning purposes. In addition, students will learn to interface with agencies and referral sources for the purpose of continuity of care, documentation of case progress, and providing recommendations that directly impact systems. (2 hours) * This course is optional; semester hours do not count towards program completion.

FO 667 Mental Health Issues in Jails and Prisons (Blended) This is a law course that will provide a comprehensive overview of the mental disability law issues in correctional settings (jails & prisons). Topics include the historical development of the constitutional right to correctional health and mental health care, issues involving staffing, transfer, record keeping, suicide prevention, the significance of professional standards, the relationship between correctional mental health care and community systems of care, monitoring, informed consent, risk assessment, and privatization of services. This course may require out-of-state travel for a weekend, in residence seminar. (3 hours)

FO 668 Sex Offenders (Blended) This is a law course that will review and critically examine contemporary public policy and legislative approaches regarding sexual offending behavior. Our examination of legislative approaches will seek to understand the operation of these laws, the constitutional litigation challenging them, the legal issues currently in controversy, and an attempt to assess their efficacy as part of a system for addressing sexual violence in society. This course will also examine and evaluate current state of social science research on sexual violence, including etiology, classification, treatment, supervision, recidivism, and risk assessment. This course may require out-of-state travel for a weekend, in residence seminar. (3 hours)

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Appendix

Master of Arts, Forensic Psychology, Licensure Track Master of Arts, Forensic Psychology, Non-Licensure Practice Track Master of Arts, Forensic Psychology, Thesis Track Master of Arts, Forensic Psychology, ExCEL Track/Certificate

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Licensure, Non-Licensure Practice, and Thesis Full-Time Schedules

Appendix A Full-Time (60 credit hours)

Licensure Track

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 614 Research Methods 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 616 Objective Methods 3 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 Optional additional course work: Optional additional course work:

1 FO 665 Community Interventions in

Forensic Mental Health I* 2

FO 664 Community Engagement*

Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 12 Total Summer credits 6 Year 1 total credits – 30

Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 FO 636 Family Systems 3 FO 635 Group Process 3 FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 FO 638 Career Development 3 FO 644 Practicum 3 FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3 FO 646 Internship II** 1 Choose one of the following two: 2 FO 645 Internship I 3

FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender Choose one of the following four: 2 FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender FO 630 Forensic Mediation

Choose one of the following three: 2 FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender FO 623 Psych. of Law Enforcement FO 634 Hostage Negotiations FO 624

Forensic Psych. in Correctional Settings

FO 658 Social Psychological & Cultural Aspects of Aggression

FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism Optional additional course work:

FO 666 Community Interventions in Forensic Mental Health II*

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Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 12 Total Summer credits 6 Year 2 total credits – 30

Total Licensure Track – 60 credits * This course is optional; semester hours do not count towards program completion. ** Students whose internship is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II in the summer (total program 61 credits).

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Appendix B Full-Time (61 credit hours)

Licensure Track with Child Protection Concentration

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 614 Research Methods 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 616 Objective Methods 3 FO 648 Empirically Based Treatment I+ 2 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 Optional additional course work: Optional additional course work:

1 FO 665 Community Interventions in

Forensic Mental Health I* 2

FO 664 Community Engagement *

Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 12 Total Summer credits 6-8 Year 1 total credits – 30 - 32

Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 FO 636 Family Systems 3 FO 635 Group Process 3 FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3 FO 638 Career Development 3 FO 644 Practicum 3 FO 649 Empirically Based Treatment II++ 3 FO 646 Internship II** 1 FO 648 Empirically Based Treatment I++ 2 FO 645 Internship I 3 FO 649 Empirically Based Treatment II+ 3 Choose one of the following four: 2 Choose one of the following two 2 FO 630 Forensic Mediation

FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender FO 634 Hostage Negotiations

Optional additional course work: FO 666 Community Interventions in

Forensic Mental Health II* 2

FO 658 Social Psychological & Cultural Aspects of Aggression

Total Fall credits 12-13 Total Spring credits 10-13 Total Summer credits 6 Year 2 total credits – 29 - 31

Total Licensure Track with Child Protection Concentration – 61 credits * This course is optional; semester hours do not count towards program completion. + This course is not to be taken if concentration will start in fall semester of year two. ++ This course is not to be taken if concentration was started in summer semester of year one. ** Students whose internship is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II in the summer (total program 62 credits).

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Appendix C

Full-Time (63 credit hours) Licensure Track with Corrections Concentration

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Professional Development 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling 3 FO 610 Intro. to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 614 Research Methods 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 612 Psychology for the Lifespan 3 FO 616 Objective Methods 3 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 Optional additional course work: Optional additional course work: FO 664 Community Engagement* 1

FO 665 Community Interventions in Forensic Mental Health I*

2

Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 12 Total Summer credits 6 Year 1 total credits - 30

Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 FO 636 Family Systems 3 FO 624 2 FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 FO 638 Career Development 3

Forensic Psych. in Correctional Settings FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3 FO 646 Internship II** 1

FO 635 Group Process 3 FO 645 Internship I 3 FO 644 Practicum 3 FO 667 3 Choose one of the following three:

Mental Health Issues in Jails & Prisons (Blended)

FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender 2

Choose one of the following three: 2

FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender Optional additional course work: FO 634 Hostage Negotiations

FO 658 FO 666 Community Interventions in Forensic Mental Health II*

2

Social Psychological & Cultural Aspects of Aggression

Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 15 Total Summer credits 6 Year 2 total credits - 33

Total Forensic Psychology program - 63 credits * This course is optional; semester hours do not count towards program completion. ** Students whose internship is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II in the summer (total program 64 credits).

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Appendix D

Full-Time (63 credit hours) Licensure Track with Sex Offender Concentration

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Professional Development 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling 3 FO 610 Intro. to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 614 Research Methods 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 612 Psychology for the Lifespan 3 FO 616 Objective Methods 3 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 Optional additional course work: Optional additional course work: FO 665 2 FO 664 Community Engagement* 1

Community Interventions in Forensic Mental Health I*

Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 12 Total Summer credits 6 Year 1 total credits - 30

Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 FO 636 Family Systems 3 FO 635 Group Process 3 FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 FO 638 Career Development 3 FO 644 Practicum 3 FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3 FO 646 Internship II** 1 FO 624 Psych. in Correctional Settings 2 FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender 2 FO 668 Sex Offenders (Blended) 3 FO 645 Internship I 3 Choose one of the following two: 2 FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender Optional additional course work: FO 666 Community Interventions in

Forensic Mental Health II* 2

Total Fall credits 15 Total Spring credits 12 Total Summer credits 6 Year 2 total credits - 33

Total Forensic Psychology program - 63 credits * This course is optional; semester hours do not count towards program completion. ** Students whose internship is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II in the summer (total program 64 credits).

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Appendix E

Full-Time (48 credit hours) Non-Licensure Practice Track

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 614 Research Methods 3 Elective option: FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling 3 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 Elective option: FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 FO 616 Objective Methods 3 Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 9 + elective* Total Summer credits 3 + elective*

Year 1 total credits – 24 Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 662 Internship I for NLPT 3 FO 663 Internship II for NLPT ** 1 FO 661 Practicum for NLPT 2 Elective options: (if necessary) Choose one of the following two: 2 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 Elective options:

FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 FO 636 Family Systems 3 FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3 FO 638 Career Development 3

Elective options: FO 630 Forensic Mediation 2 FO 623 Psych. of Law Enforcement 2 FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender 2 FO 620 Psych. in Correctional Settings 2 FO 634 Hostage Negotiations 2 FO 635 Group Process of Therapy 3 FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2

FO 658 Social Psychological & Cultural Aspects of Aggression

2

Total Fall credits 6 + elective* Total Spring credits 3 + elective* Total Summer credits Year 2 total track specific credits – 9

Plus a minimum total elective credits - 15

Total Non-Licensure Practice Track – 48 credits * In order to maintain full-time status in regard to financial aid, students must take a minimum of nine semester hours in the fall and spring semesters and five

semester hours in the summer. ** Students whose internship is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II in the summer (total program 49 credits).

Appendix F Full-Time (51 credit hours)

Non-Licensure Practice Track with Corrections Concentration

* In order to maintain full-time status in regard to financial aid, students must take a minimum of nine semester hours in the fall and spring semesters and five semester hours in the summer.

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 614 Research Methods 3 Elective option: FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling 3 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 Elective option: FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 FO 616 Objective Methods (3) Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 9 + elective Total Summer credits 3 + elective*

Year 1 total credits – 24 Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 662 Internship I for NLPT 3 FO 663 Internship II for NLPT **(if necessary) 1 FO 661 Practicum for NLPT 2 FO 667 3 Elective options: FO 620 Psych. in Correctional Settings 2

Mental Health Issues in Jails & Prisons (Blended) FO 636 Family Systems 3

Choose one of the following two: 2 Choose one of the following three: 2 FO 638 Career Development 3 FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender FO 634 Hostage Negotiations Choose at least one elective option: FO 658 FO 623 Psych. Of law Enforcement 2

Social Psychological & Cultural Aspects of Aggression

FO 635 Group Process of Therapy 3 Elective Options FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 Total Fall credits 11 + elective Total Spring credits 8 + elective* Total Summer credits

Year 2 total track specific credits – 19 Plus a minimum total elective credits - 8

Total Non-Licensure Practice Track with Corrections Concentration – 51 credits

** Students whose internship is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II for NLPT in the summer (total program 52 credits).

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Appendix G Full-Time (51 credit hours)

Non-Licensure Practice Track with Sex Offender Concentration

* In order to maintain full-time status in regard to financial aid, students must take a minimum of nine semester hours in the fall and spring semesters and five semester hours in the summer.

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 614 Research Methods 3 Elective option: FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling 3 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 Elective option: FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 FO 616 Objective Methods 3 Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 9 + elective Total Summer credits 3 + elective*

Year 1 total credits – 24 Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 662 Internship I for NLPT 3 FO 663 Internship II for NLPT ** 1 FO 661 Practicum for NLPT 2 FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender 2 (if necessary) FO 620 Psych. in Correctional Settings 2 Elective options: Elective options: FO 668 Sex Offenders (Blended) 3 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 FO 636 Family Systems 3 Choose one of the following two: 2 FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 FO 638 Career Development 3

FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3 FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender FO 630 Forensic Mediation 2

Choose at least one elective option: FO 634 Hostage Negotiations 2 2 FO 623

FO 635 Psych. of Law Enforcement Group Process of Therapy 3

FO 658 Social Psychological & Cultural Aspects of Aggression

2

FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2 Total Fall credits 11 + elective Total Spring credits 5 + elective* Total Summer credits

Year 2 total track specific credits – 16 Plus a minimum total elective credits - 11

Total Non-Licensure Practice Track with Sex Offender Concentration – 51 credits

** Students whose internship is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II for NLPT in the summer (total program 52 credits).

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Appendix H Full-Time (48 credit hours)

Thesis Track Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 629 Graduate Statistics 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 614 Research Methods 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 655 Thesis II 1 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 FO 654 Thesis I 1 FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 Elective option: FO 616 Objective Methods (3) Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 10 Total Summer credits 7

Year 1 total credits – 29 Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 657 Thesis IV 2 Elective options: FO 656 Thesis III 2 Elective options: FO 636 Family Systems 3 Choose one of the following two: 2 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 FO 638 Career Development 3

FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3

Elective options: FO 630 Forensic Mediation 2 FO 623 Psych. of Law Enforcement 2 FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender 2 FO 620 Psych. in Correctional Settings 2 FO 634 Hostage Negotiations 2 FO 635 Group Process of Therapy 3 FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2

FO 658 Social Psychological & Cultural Aspects of Aggression

2

Total Fall credits 6 + elective* Total Spring credits 2 + elective* 0 + elective* Year 2 total track specific credits – 8

Plus a minimum total elective credits - 11

Total Thesis Track – 48 credits * In order to maintain full-time status in regard to financial aid, students must take a minimum of nine semester hours in the fall and spring semesters and five

semester hours in the summer.

Appendix I Full-Time (51 credit hours)

Thesis Track with Corrections Concentration

* In order to maintain full-time status in regard to financial aid, students must take a minimum of nine semester hours in the fall and spring semesters and five semester hours in the summer

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 629 Graduate Statistics 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 659 Research Mthds for Thesis Stdnts 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 655 Thesis II 1 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 FO 654 Thesis I 1 FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 Elective option: FO 616 Objective Methods 3 Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 10 Total Summer credits 7

Year 1 total credits – 29 Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 657 Thesis IV 2 Elective options: FO 620 Psych. in Correctional Settings 2 FO 667 3 FO 636 Family Systems 3 FO 656 Thesis III 2

Mental Health Issues in Jails & Prisons (Blended) FO 638 Career Development 3

Choose at least one of the following three: 2 Choose one of the following two: 2 FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender FO 634 Hostage Negotiations FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender FO 658 Social Psychological & Cultural

Aspects of Agression

Choose at least one elective option: Elective options: FO 623 Psych. of Law Enforcement 2 FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 FO 635 Group Process of Therapy 3 FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3 FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2 FO 630 Forensic Mediation 2 Total Fall credits 8 + elective* Total Spring credits 7 + elective* 0+ elective*

Year 2 total track specific credits – 15 Plus a minimum total elective credits - 7

Total Thesis Track with Corrections Concentration – 51 credits

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Appendix J

Full-Time Schedule (51 credit hours) Thesis Track with Sex Offender Concentration

* In order to maintain full-time status in regard to financial aid, students must take a minimum of nine semester hours in the fall and spring semesters and five semester hours in the summer.

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 629 Graduate Statistics 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 659 Research Mthds for Thesis Stdnts 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 655 Thesis II 1 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 FO 654 Thesis I 1 FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 Elective option: FO 616 Objective Methods 3 Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 10 Total Summer credits 7

Year 1 total credits – 29 Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 657 Thesis IV 2 Elective options: FO 620 Psych. in Correctional Settings 2 FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender 2 FO 636 Family Systems 3 FO 656 Thesis III 2 Elective options: FO 638 Career Development 3 FO 668 Sex Offenders (Blended) 3 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 Choose one of the following two: 2 FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3 FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender FO 630 Forensic Mediation 2

Choose at least one elective option: FO 634 Hostage Negotiations 2 FO 623 Psych. of Law Enforcement 2 FO 635 Group Process of Therapy 3

FO 658 Social Psychological & Cultural Aspects of Aggression

2

FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 Total Fall credits 11 + elective Total Spring credits 4 + elective* 0 + elective*

Year 2 total track specific credits – 15 Plus a minimum total elective credits - 7

Total Thesis Track with Sex Offender Concentration – 51 credits

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Licensure, Non-Licensure Practice, and Thesis Part-time Schedules

Appendix K Part-Time (60 credit hours**)

Licensure Track

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 614 Research Methods 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 Optional additional course work: Optional additional course work:

1 FO 665 Community Interventions in

Forensic Mental Health I* 2

FO 664 Community Engagement Seminar*

Total Fall credits 6 Total Spring credits 6 Total Summer credits 6 Year 1 total credits – 18

Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 616 Objective Methods 3 FO 636 Family Systems 3 FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 Total Fall credits 8 Total Spring credits 6 Total Summer credits 3

Year 2 total credits – 17 Year 3 Fall Spring Summer FO 635 Group Processes of Therapy 3 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 FO 638 Career Development 3 Choose one of the following three: 2 FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 FO 623 Psych. of Law Enforcement FO 625 3 FO 624 Psych. in Correctional Settings

Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx

FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism Total Fall credits 5 Total Spring credits 7 Total Summer credits 3

Year 3 total credits – 15 Year 4 Fall Spring Summer FO 644 Practicum 3 FO 645 Internship I 3 FO 646 Internship II** (If necessary) 1 Choose one of the following two: 2 Choose one of the following four: 2 FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender FO 630 Forensic Mediation FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender FO 634 Hostage Negotiations FO 658 Social Psychological & Cultural

Aspects of Aggression

Total Fall credits 5 Total Spring credits 5 Year 4 total credits - 10

Total Licensure Track – 60** credits * This course is optional; semester hours do not count towards program completion. ** Students whose internship is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II in the summer (total program 61 credits).

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Appendix L Part-Time

Licensure Track with Child Protection Concentration

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 614 Research Methods 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 Optional additional course work: Optional additional course work:

1 FO 665 Community Interventions in

Forensic Mental Health I* 2

FO 664 Community Engagement Seminar*

Total Fall credits 6 Total Spring credits 6 Total Summer credits 6 Year 1 total credits – 18

Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 616 Objective Methods 3 FO 636 Family Systems 3 FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 Total Fall credits 8 Total Spring credits 6 Total Summer credits 3

Year 2 total credits – 17 Year 3 Fall Spring Summer FO 648 Empirically Based Treatment I 2 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 FO 638 Career Development 3 FO 635 Group Process of Therapy 3 FO 649 Empirically Based Treatment II 3 FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3 Total Fall credits 5 Total Spring credits 8 Total Summer credits 3

Year 3 total credits – 16 Year 4 Fall Spring Summer FO 644 Practicum 3 FO 645 Internship I 3 FO 646 Internship II* (If necessary) 1 Choose one of the following two: 2 Choose one of the following four: 2 FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender FO 630 Forensic Mediation FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender FO 634 Hostage Negotiations FO 658 Social Psychological &

Cultural Aspects of Aggression

Total Fall credits 5 Total Spring credits 5 Year 4 total credits - 10

Total Licensure Track with Child Protection Concentration – 61* credits * Students whose internship is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II in the summer (total program 62 credits).

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Appendix M Part-Time

Non-Licensure Practice Track

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 614 Research Methods 3 Elective option: FO 613 Psychopathology 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling 3 Total Fall credits 6 Total Spring credits 6 Total Summer credits** 3

Year 1 total credits – 15 Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 Elective options:

No core credits – must enroll in one elective course or petition for a Leave of Absence

FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 Elective options: FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 FO 636 Family Systems 3 FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3 FO 638 Career Development 3 FO 630 Forensic Mediation 2 FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender 2 FO 634 Hostage Negotiations 2 FO 658 Social Psychological &

Cultural Aspects of Aggression 2

Total Fall credits 8 Total Spring credits** 3 + elective* Total Summer credits** 3 Year 2 total credits – 14

Year 3 Fall Spring Summer FO 661 Practicum for NLPT 3 FO 662 Internship I for NLPT 3 FO 663 Internship II for NLPT*** 1 Choose one of the following two: 2 Elective options (if necessary) FO 619 Treatment of Adult Offender FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 FO 620 Treatment of Juvenile Offender FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 Elective options: FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3

FO 623 Psych. of Law Enforcement 2 FO 630 Forensic Mediation 2 FO 620 Psych. in Correctional Settings 2 FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender 2 FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2 FO 634 Hostage Negotiations 2

FO 658 Social Psychological & Cultural Aspects of Aggression

2

Total Fall credits** 5 + elective* Total Spring credits 3 + elective Year 3 total credits – 8

Plus a minimum total elective credits - 11

Total Non-Licensure Practice Track – 48 credits*** * In order to remain eligible for financial aid as a part-time student, a minimum of five semester hours must be taken in the fall and spring terms and two semester

hour credits in the summer term. ** Total first year summer and third year fall and spring term credits do not include elective hours. Students must take a minimum of nine semester hour credits of

electives to graduate. *** Students whose internship is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II in the summer (total program 49 credits).

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Appendix N Part-Time

Thesis Track

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 659 Research Methods for Thesis 3 Elective option: FO 613 Psychopathology 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling 3 Total Fall credits 6 Total Spring credits 6 Total Summer credits** 3

Year 1 total credits – 15 Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 629 Graduate Statistics 3 FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 FO 654 Thesis I 1 FO 655 Thesis II 1 FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 Elective options: FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3 FO 630 Forensic Mediation 2 FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender 2 FO 634 Hostage Negotiations 2 FO 658 Social Psychological & Cultural

Aspects of Aggression 2

Total Fall credits 8 Total Spring credits** 4 + elective Total Summer credits** 4 Year 2 total credits – 16

Year 3 Fall Spring Summer FO 656 Thesis III 2 FO 657 Thesis IV 2 Choose one of the following two: 2 Elective options: FO 619 Treatment of Adult Offender FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 FO 620 Treatment of Juvenile Offender FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 Elective options: FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3

FO 623 Psych. of Law Enforcement 2 FO 630 Forensic Mediation 2 FO 620 Psych. in Correctional Setting 2 FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender 2 FO 635 Group Processes of Therapy 3 FO 634 Hostage Negotiations 2 FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2 FO 658 Social Psychological & Cultural

Aspects of Aggression 2

Total Fall credits** 4 + elective* Total Spring credits 2 + elective Total Summer credits 0 Year 3 total credits – 6

Plus a minimum total elective credits - 11

Total Thesis Track – 48 credits * In order to remain eligible for financial aid as a part-time student, a minimum of five semester hours must be taken in the fall and spring terms and two semester

hour credits in the summer term. ** Total first summer and third year fall and spring term credits do not include elective hours. Students must take a minimum of nine semester hour credits of

electives to graduate

ExCEL Track / Certificate Schedule

Appendix O

Year 1 Summer I Summer II EFP 601A Writing & Research for Practice: Professional Proposal .5 EFP 601B Writing & Research for Practice: Professional Proposal .5 EFP 613 Psychopathology (certificate course) 3 EFP 610 Survey of Forensic Psych. Practice & Principles (certificate course) 3 Total Summer I credits 3.5 Total Summer II credits 3.5

Total Summer credits - 7 Fall I Fall II EFP 617 Basic Interviewing Skills (certificate course) 3 EFP 611 Ethics & Professional Issues in Forensic Psychology 3 EFP 602A Writing & Research for Practice: Information Literacy .5 EFP 602B Writing & Research for Practice: Information Literacy .5 Total Fall I credits 3.5 Total Fall II credits 3.5

Total Fall credits - 7 Year 1 total credits - 14

Year 2 Spring I Spring II EFP 603 A .5 EFP 603B .5

Writing & Research for Practice: Overview of Applied Research Methodologies

Writing & Reseachr for Practice: Overview of Applied Research Methodologies

EFP 622 Mental Health Law 3 EFP 615 Socio-Cultural Issues in Forensic Psychology 3

Total Spring I credits 3.5 Total Spring II credits 3.5

Total Spring credits - 7

Summer I Summer II EFP 604A Writing & Research for Practice: Professional Ethics .5 EFP 604B Writing & Research for Practice: Professional Ethics .5 EFP 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 EFP 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 3

Total Summer I credits 3.5 Total Summer II credits 3.5

Total Summer credits - 7

Fall I Fall II EFP 605A .5 EFP 605B .5

Writing & Research for Practice: The Applied Res. Project (blended)

Writing & Research for Practice: The Applied Research Project

EFP 625 Substance Abuse Treatment 3 Choose one of the following two: 3

EFP 619 Evaluation & Treatment of the Adult Offender

EFP 620 Evaluation & Treatment of the Juvenile Offender

Total Fall I credits 3.5 Total Fall II credits 3.5

Total Fall credits - 7

Year 2 total credits - 21 Total ExCEL Track - credits 35

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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2008-2009 M.A. Forensic Psychology

Following are corrections to the 2008 Catalog. Replace the instructions, notes and/or charts in the catalog as indicated below: Addition to the 2008 Catalog:

Repeating Courses

A student who receives a grade of "C" or below in a core and/or track specific course for her or his program must repeat and pass that course with a "B-" or better . Repeated/retaken courses are not eligible for Financial Aid coverage. Grades of "F" and "C" are not counted toward graduation requirements.

In addition,

When the course is successfully completed, the second grade will be computed in the cumulative grade point average; the quality points for the first grade (" C " or " F ") will no longer be computed in the student's GPA.

The original grade (" C " or " F ") will remain on the student's transcript. Students are expected to successfully complete the course within one academic year in order for the student to receive

course credit and to graduate at the expected time. Students must get approval from their advisor to retake the course after one academic year.

Replace the chart/schedules:

Full-Time (48 credit hours)

Non-Licensure Practice Track Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 614 Research Methods 3 Elective option: FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling 3 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 Elective option: FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 FO 616 Objective Methods 3 Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 9 + elective* Total Summer credits 3 + elective*

Year 1 total credits – 24 Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 662 Internship I for NLPT 3 FO 663 Internship II for NLPT ** 1 FO 661 Practicum for NLPT 3 Elective options: (if necessary) Choose one of the following two: 2 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 Elective options: FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 FO 636 Family Systems 3 FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3 FO 638 Career Development 3 Elective options: FO 630 Forensic Mediation 2 FO 623 Psych. of Law Enforcement 2 FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender 2 FO 620 Psych. in Correctional Settings 2 FO 634 Hostage Negotiations 2 FO 635 Group Process of Therapy 3 FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2

FO 658 Social Psychological & Cultural Aspects of Aggression

2

Total Fall credits 7 + elective* Total Spring credits 3 + elective* Total Summer credits 1+elective* Year 2 total track specific credits – 10

Plus a minimum total elective credits - 14 Total Non-Licensure Practice Track – 48 credits

* In order to maintain full-time status in regard to financial aid, students must take a minimum of nine semester hours in the fall and spring

semesters and five semester hours in the summer. ** Students whose internship is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II in the summer (total program 49 credits).

* In order to maintain full-time status in regard to financial aid, students must take a minimum of nine semester hours in the fall and spring semesters and five semester hours in the summer.

Full-Time (51 credit hours) Non-Licensure Practice Track with Corrections Concentration

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 614 Research Methods 3 Elective option: FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling 3 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 Elective option: FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 FO 616 Objective Methods (3) Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 9 + elective Total Summer credits 3 + elective*

Year 1 total credits – 24 Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 662 Internship I for NLPT 3 FO 663 Internship II for NLPT **(if necessary) 1 FO 661 Practicum for NLPT 3 FO 667 3 Elective options: FO 620 Psych. in Correctional Settings 2

Mental Health Issues in Jails & Prisons (Blended) FO 636 Family Systems 3

Choose one of the following two: 2 Choose one of the following three: 2 FO 638 Career Development 3 FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender FO 634 Hostage Negotiations Choose at least one elective option: FO 658 FO 623 Psych. Of law Enforcement 2

Social Psychological & Cultural Aspects of Aggression

FO 635 Group Process of Therapy 3 Elective Options FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 Total Fall credits 11 + elective Total Spring credits 8 + elective* Total Summer credits

Year 2 total track specific credits – 19 Plus a minimum total elective credits - 8

Total Non-Licensure Practice Track with Corrections Concentration – 51 credits

** Students whose internship is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II for NLPT in the summer (total program 52 credits).

* In order to maintain full-time status in regard to financial aid, students must take a minimum of nine semester hours in the fall and spring semesters and five semester hours in the summer.

Full-Time (51 credit hours) Non-Licensure Practice Track with Sex Offender Concentration

Year 1 Fall Spring Summer FO 608 Prof. Development Group 1 FO 611 Ethics & Professional Issues 3 FO 647 Diversity 3 FO 610 Intro to Forensic Psychology 2 FO 614 Research Methods 3 Elective option: FO 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 FO 627 Forensic Documentation 3 FO 637 Theories of Counseling 3 FO 613 Psychopathology 3 Elective option: FO 617 Clinical & Dx Interviewing 3 FO 616 Objective Methods 3 Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 9 + elective Total Summer credits 3 + elective*

Year 1 total credits – 24 Year 2 Fall Spring Summer FO 622 Mental Health Law 2 FO 662 Internship I for NLPT 3 FO 663 Internship II for NLPT ** 1 FO 661 Practicum for NLPT 3 FO 633 Eval. & Tx of Sex Offender 2 (if necessary) FO 620 Psych. in Correctional Settings 2 Elective options: Elective options: FO 668 Sex Offenders (Blended) 3 FO 618 Violence & Risk Assessment 2 FO 636 Family Systems 3 Choose one of the following two: 2 FO 621 Trauma & Crisis Intervention 2 FO 638 Career Development 3

FO 619 Eval. & Tx of Adult Offender FO 625 Substance Abuse Eval. & Tx 3 FO 620 Eval. & Tx of Juvenile Offender FO 630 Forensic Mediation 2

Choose at least one elective option: FO 634 Hostage Negotiations 2 2 FO 623

FO 635 Psych. of Law Enforcement Group Process of Therapy 3

FO 658 Social Psychological & Cultural Aspects of Aggression

2

FO 660 Psychology of Terrorism 2 Total Fall credits 12 + elective Total Spring credits 5 + elective* Total Summer credits

Year 2 total track specific credits – 17 Plus a minimum total elective credits - 10

Total Non-Licensure Practice Track with Sex Offender Concentration – 51 credits

** Students whose internship is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II for NLPT in the summer (total program 52 credits).