CERTIFICATE IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Requirements – Bachelor's degree

The Forensic Psychology Certificate will allow to students to gain experience in the interface with the legal arena, and law enforcement community . There are a variety of career opportunities in forensic psychology. This is an expanding field that may involve consulting, teaching, and expert witness testimony.

The basic requirements are an undergraduate degree. This is a Graduate Certificate, so the courses may be applied to the Masters or Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) programs

The program is comprised of the following courses:

• Psy 702, Advanced Forensic Psychology (5 units)
• Psy 703, Legal Writing and Research (5 units)
• Psy 706, Legal and Ethical Issues (5 units)
• Psy 707, Family Law (5 units)
• Psy 708, Current Case Law (5 units)
• Psy 714, Expert Witness testimony (5 units)

In order to obtain credit for each course, a minimum grade of "B" (3.0) is required. Each course is 11 weeks. A total of six courses (30 units) is required. Generally two courses (eleven weeks) are taken each quarter.

Welcome to the Eisner Institute for Professional Studies (EIPS). Our goal is to provide an affordable and excellent education to the adult learner. This is accomplished through our 100% distance learning program. There are no residency requirements.

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