RE-SPECIALIZATION

Forest Institute’s “training” model is well suited for persons holding doctorate degrees in psychology who are “re-specializing” in clinical psychology and neuropsychology. The Institute retains a well-qualified and certified faculty in each of these areas of specialization. Each program is individualized to meet the highest retraining standards and to augment students’ previous education and experience. The Institute follows the guidelines of the American Psychological Association for the retraining of psychologists.

• The program requires the following to earn the doctorate of psychology with specialization:
• Earn a doctorate in another field of psychology from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning;
• Satisfactorily complete the residency requirement;
• Complete all clinical and specialty course requirements;
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 for all courses attempted;
• Complete 2,000 hours of internship as required in the Internship Handbook;
• Present a doctoral Dissertation;
• Pay for all tuition, fees, debts or other property owed to Forest, including Learning Resource Center fees;
• Demonstrate professional attitude, decorum, and ethical conduct commensurate with the profession of psychology.

Students are not allowed to graduate while on probation or while under any other adverse administrative action.

Persons not seeking the degree are not required to complete the doctoral Dissertation and will be awarded a Certificate of Re-specialization. Licensing/certification requirements vary by state; contact state licensing agencies for specific guidelines. Go to the ASPPB website for more information. http://www.asppb.org