In this interdisciplinary program, you will be trained in court-related skills and techniques, including how to be an effective expert witness.
Earn a certificate in Forensic Psychology at St. John's University in New York City!
The field of forensic psychology has grown significantly over the last few years. It is now more likely than ever that practitioners will need to testify about their patients or render expert testimony. Without adequate preparation for the court environment and decision-making process, psychology professionals may commit errors that negatively impact their clients and the execution of justice. In response to this need, the Office of Postgraduate Development Programs working in close collaboration along with St. John’s University’s Department of Psychology, Center for Psychological Services, and selected members of the legal community offer a unique interdisciplinary program to train psychologists in court-related skills and techniques, including how to be an effective expert witness. We cover topics such as: how to conduct an efficient and proper forensic evaluation; how to prepare forensic reports; and how to testify in court.
Apply now, if you are a psychologist interested in:
We offer foundational and advanced certificate programs, both of which fulfill didactic requirements for the American Board of Forensic Psychology’s (ABFP) diplomate examination. If you are interested in pursuing full board certification from the ABFP, we encourage you to become familiar with the other requirements, especially the practicum hour requirements, listed on the ABFP website.
You can complete our certificates through three to four long weekend or week-long sessions spread throughout the course of the year that fit your schedule. Please e-mail [email protected] for a full schedule of workshops.
Veteran students enrolled in the foundational or advanced certificate programs and covered under the G.I. Bill may be certified with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and apply veteran educational benefits to their tuition.
To qualify for the program, you must hold a doctoral degree in psychology and be licensed or license-eligible.
To apply, submit the following:
Both the foundational and advanced certificate programs develop your ability to analyze and articulate forensic issues affecting your clients in an ethically and culturally sensitive manner:
For more information about program offerings and workshop schedules, please e-mail [email protected].
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Hours | 2021-22 Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDFP 900 | The Forensic Ethic and Mindset | 7 | $595 |
| PDFP 901 | Forensic Ethics and Other Sources of Authority | 7 | $595 |
| PDFP 902 | Evidence and How It Shapes Process and Presentation of Work, Data, and Opinions | 7 | $595 |
| PDFP 903 | Assessment of Response Style | 7 | $595 |
| PDFP 904 | Presenting Opinions via Report Writing and Testimony | 11 | $990 |
| PDFP 910 | Criminal Competences | 21 | $1,785 |
| PDFP 911 | Criminal Responsibility | 14 | $1,190 |
| PDFP 912 | Sentencing/Disposition | 7 | $595 |
| PDFP 913 | Risk Assessment and Management | 14 | $1,190 |
| PDFP 914 | Moot Court | 6 | $510 |
For information about accommodation, please contact [email protected].
The registration fee is non-refundable. Tuition reimbursement requests received in writing up to six weeks prior to the beginning of the program will be honored in full, subject to a $75 administrative fee. Written requests for tuition refund received two weeks prior to the beginning of the program will receive 50 percent reimbursement. No refunds are available for requests received thereafter.
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