Article archive / August 1, 2010
Originally published: . Volume 1, No. 12. Source pages: 1, 4.
Thirteen Louisiana psychologists received the post-doctoral masters from California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) in clinical psycho- pharmacology, at the graduation ceremony held this year in Baton Rouge. According to program director, Steven Tulkin, Ph.D., 15 other states were represented in this year’s class with a total of 56 graduates nationwide. The celebration was held at Juban’s restaurant on June 19th. Dr. Glenn Jones, psychologist from Baton Rouge, spoke at the event. Glenn is affiliated with Earl K. Long Medical System in Baton Rouge, part of the LSU Health System.
CSPP is a program of Alliant International University. Dr. John Bolter, program director at the Louisiana site, wrote the first prescription ever by a state licensed psychologist. John is with the NeuroMedical Center in Baton Rouge.
CSPP program instructors from Louisiana also include Dr. Claire Advokat, LSU psychology professor and author, and Dr. Joseph Comaty, LA State Office of Mental Health and Chair of the psychology board.
Dr. Pat DeLeon, in his July column for APA Div.18 wrote “The Pelican State & ‘You Are My Sunshine.’ ” He noted, “ During the Summer of 1999, I had the honor of addressing the first Louisiana CSPP graduating class as they received their Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology. At that time, Brenda (Bolter) Dawson was the President of LPA. This Summer, on Brenda’s and John’s anniversary, I was again invited to participate.” … “The graduation was again very special.”
Dr. Tulkin told the Times that CSPP has over 400 graduates from the program and a new class will begin in September. For information go to http://psychopharm.alliant.edu.
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