1. Amy S. Louck ,Psy.D.

2. AGENDA Education and Experience Psy.D. vs. Ph.D.
Working as a Forensic Psychologist
Florida State Hospital & Volunteer Opportunities

3. Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science in Psychology: 1998 Western Illinois University
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and Community Mental Health Psychology: 2001 Western Illinois University
Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology: Wright State University 2006
Pre-Doctoral Internship: Florida State Hospital
Post Doctoral Residency in Forensic Psychology: Florida State Hospital 2006 – 2007
Licensed Psychologist: Florida 2008, Georgia 2009, Illinois 2009
Senior Psychologist/Department Head: Florida State Hospital 2008-present
Psychologist/Clinical Director: Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Blakely Regional Youth Detention Center present

4. Psy.D. vs. Ph.D.
Psy.D.
Emphasis on practice, with less training on research
Preparation to work in any area of psychology
Equivalent to Ph.D. in regards to salary, prestige and ability to get a job
Less course work in research methods, more varied dissertation “projects”, heavy on practica
Larger graduate programs in varied settings
University based programs have better funding for student fellowships, scholarships, etc. than free-standing programs
Ph.D.
Emphasis on research with less training on practice
Best route for work in Academia
May or may not lead to a license for practice
Less course work in practice, less practica, significantly more emphasis on research experience
Smaller graduate programs in university settings
Smaller class sizes to afford better funding of students

5. Forensic Psychology
Working with individuals with severe mental illness involved in the criminal justice system
Testify as expert witness in the Courtroom
Prepare evaluations for legal issues

6. Florida State Hospital
Volunteer opportunities:
Step one: Register for CLP 4950 (Abnormal Psychology Field Experience – pre-req is Abnormal Psychology, can get more info from Dr. Ellen Berler): semester long class at FSH where you get to observe and interact with the patients and Psychologists
Step two: Request volunteer experience through FSH field instructors for the CLP 4950 class – Dr. Ellen Resch and Dr. Amy Louck