Resources

Grad School, Clinical Training, or Forensic Psychology Resources

I’ve collected some of my go-to resources below, including professional organizations, advice for applying to graduate programs, and details about training at Simon Fraser and elsewhere. If you’re curious about forensic psychology in theory and in practice, please take a look at some of the introductory articles, short videos, and the major associations in the field, many of which have student boards and great ways to get involved.

Forensic Psychology

Below you’ll find links to introductory resources and short videos, as well as key professional associations to help you if you’re about what forensic psychology is (both in theory and practice). Many of the resources have student sections and boards with great opportunities to get involved!

• Introduction to the Field of Psychology and Law (YouTube)
• Real World Impact of Psychology and Law (YouTube)
• American Psychology-Law Society: Division 41 of APA
• American Psychology-Law Society: Student Section
• Canadian Psychological Association: Criminal Justice Psychology
• International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services
• International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services: Student Section

General Psycology

• Canadian Psychological Association
• American Psychological Association
• Manitoba Psychological Society

Psychology at Simon Fraser University

• Clinical Psychology Masters and Doctoral Program
• Law and Forensic Psychology Program
• Faculty of Graduate Studies

Preparing for Clinical and Forensic Psychology Grad School Applications

If you are preparing for the application process, you may want to check out Mitch’s Uncensored Advice  for Applying to Graduate School  in Clinical Psychology, which covers pretty much everything you need to know about applying to clinical psych programs. I also recommend Project SHORT, a free mentoring service for individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds applying to graduate school. Below are other resources to help with understanding the application process in Canada, choosing the right type of program for you, a resource list of all forensic programs, and tips on making an academic CV.

• Applying to Canadian Graduate Schools
• Choosing Between a PhD and PsyD: Some Factors to Consider
• Graduate Programs in Psychology and Law
• Harvard GSAS CVs and Cover Letters Guide
• Princeton Building Your CV Guide