Forest Institute Of Professional Psychology
Location and Contact Information
2885 W Battlefield RdSpringfield, MO 65807
USA
Main Tel: (417) 823-3477
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, FIPP, is a 4-year or above, private, non-profit institute located in Springfield, Missouri. FIPP was established in 1979, as a result of the 1950's "practicing-psychologist" movement. The institute operates Robert J. Murney Clinic. FIPP awards master’s degrees, doctoral degrees and post graduate degrees to the students. Forest Institute offers academic programs in a wide range of fields which include 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.
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology supports the Center for Continuing Education, the Center for Professional Solutions, and several other programs in the greater Springfield area. The Financial Aid Office of FIPP helps students with various aspects of the financial assistance process.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Other specialized institutions.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Forest Institute:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacifica Graduate Institute | Carpinteria, CA | 675 |
| 2 | Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center | San Francisco, CA | 548 |
| 3 | Bastyr University | Kenmore, WA | 988 |
| 4 | University of Pittsburgh-Titusville | Titusville, PA | 563 |
| 5 | MGH Institute of Health Professions | Boston, MA | 835 |
| 6 | Northwestern Health Sciences University | Bloomington, MN | 877 |
| 7 | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | Roanoke, VA | 995 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | McKeesport, PA | 767 |
| 9 | National University of Health Sciences | Lombard, IL | 691 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | Schuylkill Haven, PA | 1,032 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 35 | 3 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 31 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 17 |
Students
Student enrollment was 231 in 2009-2010 (225 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 26% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Forest Institute provides on-campus housing for 24 of its 225 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Forest Institute offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
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