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School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute, The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute, The Clinical Psychology 2885 W. Battlefield Springfield, MO 65807 US   Phone: 1-800-424-7793 Fax: 1-417-823-3442   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP) Doctoral Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD); Dual Program in Clinical Psychology (MA and Psy Certificate Marriage and Family Therapy; Integrated Health Care; Pain Management On Campus   In the past 20 years, Forest Institute has become the preeminent private training school of professional psychology in the heart of the Midwest. We offer an APA-Accredited Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology (PsyD), a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP) and a Dual degree where a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology are earned at the same time. Forest provides big school opportunities in a small school environment. Twenty full-time core faculty members serve the student population of approximately 200, a true student to faculty ratio of 10:1. This personal education is also provided at the most cost effective institution in the nation when tuition rates and cost of living are combined. At the same time, Forest students have myriad learning opportunities through the more than 40 different elective courses offered in 7 elective cluster areas: marriage and family therapy, child and adolescent psychology, forensics/corrections, psychology of religion, integrated health care, pain management and neuropsychology. The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute is also known for its excellence in clinical training. With more than 9,000 client encounters a year, Forest's Robert J. Murney Clinic is the second largest training clinic of its kind in the country. As a community-based clinic, students gain experience working with a wide variety of populations who would normally not have access to mental health care. As a result, students give back to the community by serving the economically disadvantaged and other under-served populations. The School of Professional Psychology Forest Institute is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the doctoral programs are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).     Accreditation Information: The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Professional accreditation of the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Prospective students need a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and must have earned a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or better on a 4.0 scale during the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. Applicants without the required GPA are considered on a highly selective basis and are invited to address this issue in their personal essay. If the applicant proceeds to an admission interview, this issue will be discussed in detail.  Pre-Requisite Courses Applicants to the doctoral program need the equivalent of 18 semester hours of psychology coursework, with course grades of “B” or better in each psychology course. These hours must include the following courses or equivalents: Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and one Biological science course (e.g. Human Physiology, Biology, Zoology, Anatomy). A prior course in Statistics is preferred.  International Student Requirements While Forest welcomes international students, its programs require a high degree of English proficiency. This proficiency is verified through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) by the Educational Testing Service. Information concerning the TOEFL is available from their website: http://www.toefl.org. The institution code for TOEFL is 8525. TOEFL requirements may be waived for applicants who demonstrate sufficient abilities in English. This decision will be made by the Admissions Committee when the prospective student submits a written request for a waiver. Graduates of colleges and universities outside the United States must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States. Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated to determine grade point average and credit equivalents between the graduating country and the United States.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: 900 GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 184  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 30  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $565  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $22600  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable         Visit Program Website