ACCREDITATIONS

    

Forest Institute of Professional Psychology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Public comments or concerns may be directed to:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
(800)621-7470; (312) 263-0456; FAX: (312)263-7462

American Psychological Association
Professional accreditation of the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree at Forest Institute of Professional Psychology is granted by the American Psychological Association (APA). Public comments or concerns may be directed to:
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
(202) 336-5500

Forest Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists and maintains responsibility for the program.

APPIC
Murney Clinic is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship centers (APPIC) for its internship training program. The Institute is also a Charter Member of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology, and is listed as a Designated Program in Psychology by the Council for the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Forest’s Post-Graduate Marriage and Family Therapy Certificate program has been accepted into candidacy status with the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) as of December 4, 2000. Graduates of this program will be considered to have graduated from an accredited program.

American Academy of Pain Management
Forest Institute has been certified and approved by the American Academy of Pain Management to offer the AAPM curriculum.

Missouri State University
Forest Institute has entered into an affiliation agreement with Missouri State University, a regional university, with numerous advanced degrees in health and human services. Cooperative collaboration strengthens library resources, in-service faculty development and training, student body diversity, and potential for joint faculty appointments.