FPSY 4050U – Forensic Assessment

Psychologists who work in legal settings are often confronted with questions and diagnostic dilemmas that are unique to forensic settings. This course focuses on forensic assessment in criminal (e.g., competencies, insanity, risk assessment) and civil (e.g. personal injury, child custody, medical decision-making) contexts. The course may emphasize oral presentations, class participation, and other weekly in-class assessments.
Formerly: PSYC 4050U
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing in Forensic Psychology and PSYC 2030U and FPSY 3210U
Credit restriction(s): PSYC 3050U