MS in Clinical Psychology, Forensic
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Forensic specialization presents master’s learners with a theoretical and practical foundation of the clinical psychology profession, with particular emphasis on psychology and the law, techniques in forensic practice, and issues and trends in forensic psychology. The specialization curriculum focuses on competencies aimed at conducting forensic assessments and research with forensic programs and populations, including incarcerated and recently released offenders. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the counseling or psychology professions.
Personal Suitability and Fitness for the Profession
Capella embraces the principles and guidelines set forth by the Council of Chairs of Training Councils (CCTC) related to professional psychology programs in that the faculty, training staff, supervisors, and administrators in the MS in Clinical Psychology degree program have a professional, ethical, and potentially legal obligation to ensure, insofar as possible, that all learners have the competence to manage professional relationships in an effective and appropriate manner and that they possess the emotional maturity, interpersonal stability, and intellectual judgment required to work with vulnerable populations. Personal suitability and fitness for the profession includes but is not limited to demonstration of sufficient interpersonal and professional competence; self-awareness, self-reflection, and self-evaluation; openness to processes of supervision; and resolution of issues or problems that interfere with professional development or functioning in a satisfactory manner. Throughout the graduate training of each learner, faculty and staff are responsible for educating and assessing learners with regard to their personal suitability and fitness for the profession.
Core courses
| PSY5002 | Foundations of Theory and Practice for Master's Psychology Learners | 5 |
| PSY6095 | Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy | 5 |
| PSY6210 | Introduction to Psychopathology | 5 |
| PSY7610 | Tests and Measurements | 5 |
| RSCH7860 | Survey of Research Methods | 4 |
Specialization courses
| PSY5110 | Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology | 5 |
| PSY6092 | Counseling Skills and Procedures | 5 |
| PSY6910 | Psychology and the Law | 5 |
| PSY6920 | Techniques of Forensic Practice | 5 |
| PSY6930 | Current Issues and Trends in Forensic Practice | 5 |
| RSCH7864 | Quantitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
Total
At least 53 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.