Forensic Psychology, MA
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*Optional course - Forensic Research Lab (Elective) for 1 unit.
Forensic Psychology Students will be requirement to successfully complete a four (4) hour written comprehensive Examination. Information regarding content and format of the examination may be obtained from the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Students will complete a nine month Practicum where they will receive practical experience and on-site supervision in a forensic setting related to their individual interests and career goals (e.g., rape crisis center, Department of Children and Family Services Counseling Center, juvenile court, metropolitan and county law enforcement agencies, probation departments, California Department of Prisons).
Practicum Admission
Students entering the two semester Practicum requirement occurring in the last year of the student’s program must complete the following requirements:
Admission to Practicum will be a faculty decision based on grades, evaluation of the Practicum application, and placement approval.
A written appeal process will be instituted in the event that a student is not considered ready for Practicum.
Admission standards for graduate studies at California Baptist University can be found in the admissions section of the University Catalog. In addition, each candidate must meet the following requirements for this program:
Prerequisites (completed with a “C” or better)
General Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Methods of Research
Outstanding prerequisite coursework must be completed within the first two semesters of graduate enrollment