• Clinical forensic psychology programs combine the study of psychology and law.school building image by palms from Fotolia.com
  
  Clinical forensic psychologists work with individuals to conduct diagnosis on whether they are at risk to re-commit a certain crime or situation. These professionals also provide services that include psychotherapy to reduce the likelihood of the patient committing another crime. Clinical forensic psychology programs are available across the country and prepare students for entry into this blended field of psychology and the legal system.
  
  

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

• The John Jay College of Criminal Justice offers a doctoral degree program in forensic psychology that offers two track options. The two options are the clinical track or the experimental track. Past students have taken four, five and six years to complete the program; this time includes the clinical internship. Required courses include ethical and legal issues in psychology, forensic interviewing and evaluation and ethnic, gender, cultural and diversity issues.
  
  John Jay College of Criminal Justice
  
  899 Tenth Avenue
  
  New York, NY 10019
  
  212-237-8000
  
  jjay.cuny.edu
  
  

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

• The Chicago School of Professional Psychology offers a doctor of psychology degree program in clinical forensic psychology. The program is designed to take between four and five years to complete and is offered in Chicago, Irvine, California, and Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles campus offers the program delivered in a format to be attended every other weekend. The Chicago campus' program is offered in a traditional and accelerated format.
  
  The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
  
  325 North Wells Street
  
  Chicago, IL 60654
  
  312-329-6600
  
  thechicagoschool.edu
  
  

Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology

• Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology has a forensic psychology program that is of a clinical nature. The program leads to the completion of a doctor of psychology (Psy.D.) degree in clinical psychology with a concentration in forensic psychology. The core courses in this program consist of five required courses, one of which is clinical experience. The other four courses are forensic psychology: children and families; forensic psychology: adults; advanced topics in forensic psychology; and law and mental health.
  
  Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
  
  221 Rivermoor Street
  
  Boston, MA 02132
  
  617-327-6777
  
  mspp.edu
  
  

Palo Alto University

• Palo Alto University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program in clinical psychology with a certificate option for Ph.D. students who wish to specialize in forensic psychology. Students must complete five courses, one of which is an advanced seminar. The other four required courses are forensic assessment, introduction to forensic psychology, advanced forensic psychology and advanced ethical, legal and clinical issues in the professional practice of psychology.
  
  Palo Alto University
  
  1791 Arastradero Road
  
  Palo Alto, CA 94304
  
  800-818-6136
  
  paloaltou.edu