2014-2015 Undergraduate Bulletin

PSY 378 Fieldwork in Forensic Psychology

Hours to be arranged. 

This course provides a supervised experience assisting psychologists and other professionals in forensic psychology with their assessment, management and treatment functions. Students will work in an applied institutional setting, such as a prison, special treatment clinic, hospital, or rehabilitation setting. Training will include interviewing and taking case histories, observation, and staff and case conferences. Students will also participate in classroom seminars supervised by a faculty member, with a focus on career development, and will develop a writing piece on a topic relating to their field placement.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG 201, PSY 242 and majoring in Forensic Psychology

Notes

Students must have the permission of the Center for Career and Professional Development to register for this course.