60 Hours
10 Self-Paced Programs
$2,200 USD Total
What coursework is required for California psychology licensure?
To become a licensed psychologist in California, applicants must complete specific coursework required by the California Board of Psychology, including training in:
- Child abuse assessment and reporting
- Spousal or partner abuse detection and intervention
- Substance use disorders
- Aging and long-term care
- Human sexuality
- Suicide risk assessment and intervention
This bundle provides a convenient, all-in-one solution to complete these requirements through evidence-based, CE-eligible training.
- Covers California-required pre-licensure topics in one bundle
- Fully online and self-paced for flexible completion
- Designed to align with the Board of Psychology coursework requirements
- Built for real-world clinical application, not just compliance
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Designed for Working Professionals
This bundle includes 10 training programs that meet California Psychologist Pre-Licensure requirements. The training programs are completely self-paced for flexible completion.
This bundle includes 10 training programs that meet California Psychologist Pre-Licensure requirements. The training programs are completely self-paced for flexible completion.
This bundle is designed for individuals pursuing licensure or meeting educational requirements in California, including:
- Psychology trainees and doctoral students
- Postdoctoral fellows
- Associate clinicians working toward licensure
- Licensed professionals completing missing coursework for compliance
- Who is this bundle best suited for?
It is especially useful for those who need to complete required coursework in:
- Child abuse assessment and reporting (CANRA requirements)
- Intimate partner violence / domestic violence training
- Substance use disorder detection and treatment
- Suicide risk assessment and intervention
- Human sexuality and aging populations
This bundle is designed to help you meet requirements efficiently while building clinically relevant skills.
- Self-paced learning - complete courses on your schedule
- Immediate access - start right away
- Flexible completion - complete only what you need or the full bundle
Participants will build a practical, compliance-ready skill set while strengthening real-world clinical competencies. They will develop the ability to:
- Recognize, assess, and report child abuse and neglect in accordance with California law
- Identify and respond to intimate partner violence, including risk factors, safety planning, and intervention strategies
- Apply evidence-based approaches to substance use disorder assessment and treatment across diverse populations
- Conduct suicide risk assessments and interventions, including working with high-risk and underserved groups
- Understand human sexuality and its role in mental health treatment
- Provide informed care for aging populations and long-term care settings
- Integrate prevention and intervention strategies across clinical, cultural, and systems contexts
- Apply legal, ethical, and clinical standards required for California licensure readiness
- Complete required coursework topics aligned with the California Board of Psychology standards
- Build knowledge across core mandated areas, including abuse reporting, violence, substance use, and suicide risk
- Develop applied clinical skills that extend beyond compliance into real-world practice
- Progress through self-paced, standalone courses that can be completed in any order based on individual needs
California Pre-Licensure Bundle Curriculum
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Training Instructors
John Hamel, PhD, LCSW
Clinician, Researcher, Author, and Expert Witness
Specializing in Domestic Violence Treatment and Intervention
Szu-Yu Chen, PhD
Associate professor in the Counseling Department
Palo Alto University
Maximilian Fuentes Fuhrmann, PhD, ABPP
Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice
Specializing in Geropsychology and LGBTQ+ Aging
Nancy A. Haug, PhD
Professor in the Department of Psychology
Palo Alto University
Regina Moro, PhD
Associate Professor in the Counseling Department
Palo Alto University
Megan Speciale, PhD
Associate Professor in the Counseling Department
Palo Alto University
Frequently Asked Questions
The California Board of Psychology requires specific coursework in areas such as child abuse reporting, intimate partner violence, substance use disorders, and aging. These must be completed prior to licensure.
Yes. California requires training in child abuse assessment and reporting (CANRA) for licensure and mandated reporter responsibilities.
This bundle is designed to align with commonly required coursework areas outlined by the California Board of Psychology. However, applicants should confirm their individual requirements directly with the Board.
Yes. Coursework in spousal or partner abuse detection, assessment, and intervention is required for licensure.
Yes, All trainings within the program provide continuing education (CE) credit. You will receive CE hours and a certificate of completion upon completion of each training. The full bundle program includes 60 CE hours. CE credit is available through approvals from the American Psychological Association (APA), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), and Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), depending on your licensing board.
For self-paced programs, all required materials are included.
There is no formal application or admissions process. You can get started at any time by enrolling in an individual course or purchasing the full certificate.
There are no degree or licensure requirements to enroll. However, the content is designed for individuals with a background or strong interest in psychology, criminal justice, or mental health, and some material assumes familiarity with clinical concepts and terminology.
Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs are welcome to participate. The program is appropriate for both advanced learners and early-career professionals.
The training programs is delivered entirely online and is self-paced, allowing you to complete coursework on your own schedule.
Most learners complete the full certificate in approximately 6–12 months, depending on their availability and pace. You do not need to take all trainings at once. Programs can be completed individually over time, and you will still earn CE credit and digital badges as you progress.
There is no required training sequence, and you may complete them in any order.