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Becoming a Member of SVPA Division II (Forensic Psychology) 

You must be a member of SVPA to apply.

Criteria for Full Membership
  1. Earned Doctorate from an APA-approved psychology program, or equivalent
  2. Internship in psychology from an APA-approved program, or equivalent
  3. Member, American Psychological Association (APA) or California Psychological Association (CPA)
  4. California State Licensure as a Psychologist
  5. 5 years postdoctoral experience
  6. Specific forensic experience as defined by meeting any one of criteria A through D
A.  Diplomate (ABPP) status in forensic psychology
B.  1800 hours supervised forensic experience
C.  2 years work experience in a forensic setting, which may include forensic psychology practice or
D.  Have made a recognized contribution to forensic psychology

Criteria for Associate Membership

  • Meets criteria 1, 2, 3, and 4 above; in process of working to meet criteria 5 and 6

Criteria for Provisional Membership
  • Meets criteria 1, 2, and 3 above; in process of working to meet criteria 4, 5, and 6

Criteria for Student Membership
  • Matriculated in an APA-approved doctoral program in psychology, or equivalent; in process of working to meet criteria 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

How to Apply for Membership to the Forensic Division

Download the division's
application. Your application will be reviewed at the next meeting of the Forensic Board. The Membership Chair will contact you with an update.

(updated 12-31-03)
 
 
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