Forest Institute
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The School of Professional Psychology at the Forest Institute in Springfield, Missouri
is a private non-profit academic institution that was founded in 1979 to provide, "an alternative to the traditional teaching Ph.D. programs of education".
The school's focus is more on practical applications of psychology
in the care of patients in the community rather than pure research
, theory, and academia. It claims to emphasize a holistic approach to mental health that is still well-grounded in established scientific research, and offers the following degrees: the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.), the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP), the Post-Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy, the Postdoctoral Residency Program, and the Re-specialization in Clinical Psychology. It is associated with the Robert J. Murney Clinic which allows graduate students to acquire clinical experience directly on campus. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
(NCA).
In 2007 its enrollment totaled 221 students (nearly 75% of whom were women), and it awarded 66 doctoral degrees that year. In 2003 its national rank as a doctoral program in psychology in the United States was 171 out of 200.
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. According to the 2010 census data, the population was 159,498, an increase of 5.2% since the 2000 census. The Springfield Metropolitan Area, population 436,712, includes the counties of...
is a private non-profit academic institution that was founded in 1979 to provide, "an alternative to the traditional teaching Ph.D. programs of education".
The school's focus is more on practical applications of psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
in the care of patients in the community rather than pure research
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, theory, and academia. It claims to emphasize a holistic approach to mental health that is still well-grounded in established scientific research, and offers the following degrees: the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.), the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP), the Post-Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy, the Postdoctoral Residency Program, and the Re-specialization in Clinical Psychology. It is associated with the Robert J. Murney Clinic which allows graduate students to acquire clinical experience directly on campus. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , also known as the North Central Association, is a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states, that is engaged in educational accreditation...
(NCA).
In 2007 its enrollment totaled 221 students (nearly 75% of whom were women), and it awarded 66 doctoral degrees that year. In 2003 its national rank as a doctoral program in psychology in the United States was 171 out of 200.