The Chicago School - Faculty

Tiffany Masson

Program Faculty
Forensic Psychology M.A.
Assistant Professor

 

Contact Information

Room Number: 521
Phone: (312) 329-6686
Email: tmasson@thechicagoschool.edu

Biographical Sketch

Dr. Tiffany Masson is a member of the Forensic Psychology program faculty. The classes that she teaches include Psychopathology, Evaluation and Treatment of the Juvenile Offender, and Professional Development Group. She received her doctorate in Psychology from Alliant University-California School of Professional Psychology with a specialization in child and family psychology. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois and California and her areas of expertise are in keeping with her training and include adolescence psychology, child abuse, child psychology, family therapy, forensic psychology, gender issues, parenting, juvenile delinquency, sexually abused children, and trauma.

Education

• B.A. in Psychology, Boston University
• Psy.D., Alliant University-California School of Professional Psychology

Classes Taught

• FO612-Psychopathology
• FO620-Evaluation and Treatment of the Juvenlie Offender
• FO608/609-Professional Development Group

Areas of Interest/Expertise

• adolescent psychology
• child abuse
• child psychology
• family therapy
• forensic psychology
• gender issues
• juvenile delinquency
• parenting
• sexually abused children
• trauma

Presentations

• Masson, T., Carmichael, B., & Blacker, D. Conducting Competent Child Welfare Evaluations. American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, Nashville, TN. May.
• Caron, J. & Masson,T. (2005). Trauma and Delinquency, Cook County Juvenile Probation Symposium, Chicago, IL., September.
• Masson, T. (2005). Teen Parents and Their Children, Office of the Inspector General-Ethics Forum, Chicago, IL, May.
• Carmichael, B., Masson, T., Blacker, D. & Urquiza, A. J. (2004). Conducting Quality Child Protection Evaluations, CAARE Center Child Abuse Conference, Sacramento, CA., September.
• Urquiza, A. J. & Masson, T. (2003). The California Sibling Relationship Law and How it Effects Child Welfare Matters, Sacramento County Child Protection Conference, Sacramento, CA., May.

Licensure(s)

• Licensed Clincial Psychologist— Illinois
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist-California

Publications

• Kavanaugh, A., Clark, J., Masson, T. & Kahn, B. (2006 Spring).
• Obtaining and Utilizing Comprehensive Forensic Evaluations: The Applicability of One Clinic’s Model. Nevada Law Journal, 6, 890-912.

Q&A

Q: Please describe your teaching philosophy.

A: The primary goal of teaching is to provide a solid foundation of knowledge such that students are empowered to think critically and to become leaders in the field of forensic psychology. A second teaching goal is to find creative ways in assisting students with integrating and incorporating class material in their work with clients. A third teaching goal is to encourage students to become self aware of their own biases that may impact their work with clients.

Professional Memberships

• American Psychology Association
• American Psychology and Law Society
• American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children