PSY 430 Clinical Topics in Forensic Psychology
3 hours
This course will provide students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth course of study in a topical area of clinical forensic psychology. Individual instructors will develop their syllabi according to their areas of specialization but possible topics include: child emotional disorders; forensic implications; treatment and rehabilitation of the offender; evaluation and counseling of sexual offenders; addictions in the legal system; and psychopathy. As a capstone experience, students will be expected to integrate the skills, concepts, methods and theories learned over the course of their studies within the Psychology major, into a meaningful culminating experience.