FPSY 3055U – Treatment in Forensic Settings

Psychologists provide psychological treatment in forensic settings. They work with populations such as youth and adults with substance abuse and dependence histories, youth and adult offenders, sex offenders, death-row inmates, children of divorcing parents, and victims of a wide variety of crimes, including intimate partner violence, child abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, and survivors of heinous crimes. This course provides students with knowledge of the wide variety of psychological services in these contexts, including the mechanics of treatment, treatment outcomes, and research on forensic psychological treatment.
Formerly: PSYC 3055U
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing and PSYC 2030U and (LGLS 3210U or FPSY 3210U)