Complete your California pre-licensure requirements all in one place

California Psychologist Pre-Licensure Training Bundle

Ten self-paced, evidence-based programs covering the coursework California requires for psychology licensure. Built for real clinical practice, not just compliance, and CE-eligible across APA, ASWB, NBCC, and CPA.

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60 CE Hours

10 Self-Paced Programs

$2,200 USD Total

CONCEPT, the Continuing & Professional Studies office at Palo Alto University, is pleased to offer this bundle of training programs that meet the mandatory requirements for Psychologist licensure in the state of California. 

The current requirements for CA licensure are as follows:

  • Human Sexuality: A minimum of ten (10) CE hours [BPC § 25 & CCR § 1382]
  • Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Detection and Treatment: A minimum of fifteen (15) CE hours [BPC § 2914(e) & CCR § 1382.3]
  • Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting: A minimum of seven (7) CE hours [BPC § 28 & CCR § 1382.4]
  • Spousal or Partner Abuse Assessment, Detection, and Intervention Strategies: If you began graduate training before December 31, 2003, a minimum of two (2) contact hours. If you began graduate training on or after January 1, 2004, a minimum of fifteen (15) CE hours [BPC § 2914(f) & CCR § 1382.5]
  • Aging and Long-Term Care: A minimum of six (6) CE hours [BPC § 2915.5]
  • Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention: A minimum of six (6) CE hours [BPC § 2915.4]

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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 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

This bundle is structured as a flexible, topic-based learning path designed to help you efficiently meet California pre-licensure requirements. Participants will:
  • 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

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California Pre-Licensure Bundle Curriculum

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Szu-Yu Chen, PhD
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John Hamel, PhD, LCSW
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John Hamel, PhD, LCSW
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John Hamel, PhD, LCSW
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Nancy A. Haug, PhD
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Nancy A. Haug, PhD
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Nancy A. Haug, PhD
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Megan Speciale, PhD
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Bruce Bongar, Ph.D., ABPP
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Maximilian Fuentes Fuhrmann, PhD, ABPP

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.