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Forensic Psychology PROGRAM (MA)

Curriculum

All M.A. Forensic Psychology students are required to take the following courses:

Techniques of Psychology Appraisal and Assessment
Child & Adolescent Psychopathology
Counseling Theories and Techniques
Life Span Development
Forensic Seminar I
Professional Issues and Ethics
Adult Psychopathology
Diversity and Cross-Cultural Psychology
Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
Law and Mental Health
Forensic Seminar II
Research Methods and Program Evaluation

Students are required to complete Field Placements in conjunction with Practicum and Internship Seminars:

Field Placement (1 & 2)
Clinical Practicum Seminar-Helping Relationships I: Counseling Practice
Clinical Practicum Seminar II-Helping Relationships II: Application of Counseling Theories and Techniques

Students are required to take three (3) s:pecialized courses for a total of nine (9) credits from the offerings below

Consultation and Testimony in Forensic Psychology
Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment
Psychology of Terrorism
Behavioral Criminology
Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment

One additional elective for three (3) credits is required from the list below:

Children and Adolescents with Special Needs
Psychopharmacology: Theory and Practice
Crisis Interventions
Introduction to Neuropsychology


Weekend Course Schedule: Academic Year 2008-2010

Fall 2008 Sep Oct Nov Dec  
Clinical Practicum Seminar-Helping Relationships I: Counseling Practice 19-20 17-18 14-15    
Counseling Theories & Techniques 5-7        
Psychological Assessment & Appraisal   3-5      
Lifespan Development     1-2    
Group Psychotherapy       5-7  
Spring 2009 Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Clinical Practicum Seminar II-Helping Relationships II: Application of Counseling Theories and Techniques 23-24   20-21   15-16
Adult Psychopathology 9-11        
Substance Abuse Evaluation & Treatment   6-8      
Professional Issues & Ethics     6-8    
Research & Evaluation in Psychology       3-5  
Fall 2009 Sep Oct Nov Dec  
Forensic Seminar I tba tba tba    
Law & Mental Health   tba      
Consultation & Testimony in Forensic Psychology     tba    
Diversity and Cross-Cultural Psychology       tba  
Spring 2010 Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Forensic Seminar II tba   tba   tba
Research Methods and Program Evaluation   tba      
Sex Offender Evaluation & Treatment     tba    
Psychology of Terrorism       tba  

Updated 8/20/08