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Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology

Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology

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This Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology is aimed at psychologists with a master's or doctoral degree in the areas of clinical psychology, school psychology, and psychological counseling, who have formal training and supervised practice in the areas of psychotherapy and psychological assessment.

Program Goals

The purpose of this graduate certificate program is to prepare psychology professionals to meet the demands of the forensic field and legal issues by diversifying employment scenarios.

In addition, the Forensic Psychology Certificate provides knowledge about the legal system of Puerto Rico, forensic psychological assessments and interventions, consulting techniques, and expert testimony interventions.

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Academic Program Location Information by Campus

San Juan

Program Details

Credits

16
Academic Level

Graduate Certificate
Duration

1 Year
Language Used

Spanish

Program Director

MEET THE FACULTY

Dra. Aixa Negrón

[email protected]
151 Calle Tanca, San Juan, PR 00901

Additional Program Academic Program Resource San Juan

Evidence of completion of a Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, or Counseling, with a minimum overall average of 3.0 GPA.
The institution reserves the right to admit candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements. Considering Exceptional admission criteria: Minimum accumulated general average of 2.50 GPA (Grade Point Average). Admitted applicants will have one semester to meet the academic progress satisfactory applicable to their academic level, so that they remain active students in the program for the rest of the course of study. In addition, they must present evidence of research experience (writing, certifications).
Access the following link to complete your application: https://apply.albizu.edu. You can also digitally attach your admission requirements in PDF format.
Send transcripts of official credits from the institutions where you have studied previously to the Admissions Office. The applicant must have passed courses in the area of psychological evaluation or its equivalent: Intelligence Assessment, Personality Assessment: Objective Tests, Personality Assessment: Projective Tests. The applicant must have taken the courses in the area of psychological intervention or its equivalent: Psychotherapy, Advanced Psychotherapy. Please address them to:
ALBIZU UNIVERSITY
RECRUITMENT & ADMISSIONS OFFICE
PO BOX 9023711
SAN JUAN, PR 00902-3711

Evidence of supervised clinical practice in psychotherapy and assessment.
Two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, employer, or community leader
Negative Certificate of Criminal Record. You may apply online at https://www.pr.gov/.
Original Health Certificate.
Proof of Hepatitis-B vaccination.
After submitting the Application for Admission along with all required documentation, the Campus Admissions Office will evaluate your academic record to determine if you meet the requirements. If eligible, the record is referred to the program director for evaluation, interview and admission determination. The determination of Admission or non-admission to the program will be notified in writing to the applicant through the Admissions Office.

It consists of 6 Core/Foundation credits and 10 Concentration/Specialty credits.

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