Faculty180 - Vita and Individual Profile Data Sheet

Toby Spiegel, Psy.D, MA, BA

Fall 1980 - Fall 2120

Associate Professor I

[email protected]

Current Position

Position: Program Director, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Biography

Dr. Spiegel holds a master’s and doctorate in clinical psychology with a background in education. She has obtained state certification in Dispute Resolution and Domestic Violence. She taught at California Southern University, American University of Health Sciences, Argosy University, University of Arizona and now at SCUHS, earning an award for Outstanding Lecturer. Dr. Spiegel has earned an Excellence in Academic Advising Award for her work with students from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). As a therapist, she has worked with both the Department of Behavioral Health and the Department of Probation in Orange County. She is passionate about empowering the underserved, especially young adults and adolescents from the foster care and probation systems, helping them to overcome incredible challenges to fulfill their potential and reach their goals.

Degrees

2008

Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, American School of Professional Psychology Argosy University, Orange, California, United StatesDissertation: The Impact and Long-Term Psychological Effects if the Holocaust on Hidden Children Survivors and the Transmission on Intergenerational Trauma

2003

M.A., Psychology, Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, California, United States

1986

B.A., Political Science, City University of New York Queens College, Queens, New York, United States

Certifications (Healthcare)

State of California, State Certified Dispute resolution Services, Dispute Resolution, BPCS465, 2006-05-01, 2025-04-30, Yes

Human Options , Domestic Violence Training, Domestic Violence, CECS1037.1, 2003-02-03, 2025-02-03, Yes

Work Experience

2020 - Ongoing

Program Director, SCUHS, Whitter, California, United States

2018 - 2020

Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions , American University of Health Sciences, Signal Hill, California, United States

2010 - 2019

Associate Dean School of Behavioral Sciences, California Southern University, Irvine, California, United States