Student Handbook - Argosy University
Student Handbook - Argosy University
Student Handbook - Argosy University
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college of psychology and behavioral sciences<br />
American School of Professional Psychology at <strong>Argosy</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
San Francisco Bay Area<br />
Renato P. Almanzor, PhD<br />
California School of Professional Psychology<br />
Faculty, Clinical Psychology<br />
Dr. Almanzor’s experience emerges from many years consulting and training groups committed<br />
to multicultural organization development and social justice. His clients have included<br />
universities, non-profit organizations, medical clinics, and government agencies. His services<br />
range from executive coaching and strategic planning to change management and team development.<br />
He has delivered keynote addresses, conference workshops, and panel development, and<br />
organizational change with a social justice agenda.<br />
Dr. Almanzor received his PhD in organizational psychology from California School of Professional<br />
Psychology, M.S. in counseling from San Diego State <strong>University</strong>, and B.A. in psychology<br />
from the <strong>University</strong> of California, Davis. Prior to joining the faculty at <strong>Argosy</strong> <strong>University</strong>, San<br />
Francisco Bay Area, he taught at California State <strong>University</strong> East Bay, Alliant International<br />
<strong>University</strong> and the <strong>University</strong> of San Francisco.<br />
Amy Bacharach, PhD<br />
Alliant International <strong>University</strong><br />
Adjunct Faculty, Forensic Psychology<br />
Originally from Philadelphia, Dr. Bacharach received her PhD in Forensic Psychology and<br />
a certificate in Organizational Development. She has taught various courses in the United<br />
States and Mexico City including industrial-organizational psychology, writing in psychology,<br />
ethics, and program evaluation, and has presented at numerous national and international<br />
conferences. Dr. Bacharach is a researcher for the Judicial Council’s Administrative Office of the<br />
Courts, Center for Families, Children, and the Courts, in San Francisco where she specializes<br />
in juvenile justice. Her interests include policy work in international social justice issues such<br />
as women’s and children’s rights and hate-related violence as well as cross-cultural and crossnational<br />
research. Dr. Bacharach is also a professional editor, working primarily with theses,<br />
dissertations, and other manuscripts.<br />
Virginia Bassi, PhD<br />
California School of Professional Psychology<br />
Faculty, Clinical Psychology<br />
Dr. Bassi, a graduate of the California School of Professional Psychology, is a native San Franciscan.<br />
In addition to her doctorate in clinical psychology, Dr. Bassi holds a Master of Science<br />
degree in clinical psychopharmacology. When she is not teaching at <strong>Argosy</strong> <strong>University</strong>, San<br />
Francisco Bay Area, developing its internship consortium, or supervising dissertation students,<br />
she is busy with her private practice. Dr. Bassi has developed and continues to direct several day<br />
treatment programs, including a summer camp, for severely emotionally and socially disturbed<br />
children and adolescents. These programs serve as practicum and internship sites for <strong>Argosy</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> students. Additionally, Dr. Bassi’s areas of clinical expertise include assessment,<br />
parenting issues, substance abuse issues, and behavioral medicine. She regularly consults to<br />
and works with school districts in managing difficult and complex special education cases. Dr.<br />
Bassi has a wide range of research interests.<br />
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