Forest Institute

The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute specializes in educational programs that prepare its graduates for providing direct services in the mental health field. Certificate and graduate degree programs are offered in: Applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, and more. Continuing education courses are also provided to licensed professionals who are already working in the field. Special mental health conferences and customized trainings are hosted onsite regularly as well. Graduate students are required to participate in practicum work and/or pre-doctoral internships in addition to their academics. The institute’s Robert J. Murney Clinic, located onsite at the Springfield campus, gives students a place where they can gain the practicum experience they need. The school has two campus locations in Springfield and St. Louis. The Springfield site has housing available for those who want to live on campus. Both campuses require that prospective students submit the following in order to be considered for admissions: * Application and fee * GRE scores * Personal essay * Recommendation letters * Resume * Transcripts * Writing sample Outside of academics and classroom learning, students have the opportunity to take advantage of college life at the institute. There are regular on-campus events, student organizations, and much more.

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