Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings   [Archived Catalog]
2010-2011 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

FO 624 - Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings


This course exposes students to the unique culture of working in a correctional environment (e.g., socialization, communication, gang activity). Students learn how to deal with ethical dilemmas, limits of confidentiality, safety concerns, and professional issues that may be encountered when working in this setting. Students are exposed to providing treatment with different types of offender populations (e.g., mentally ill, antisocial, adolescent offender) and culturally diverse groups (e.g., elderly offenders, female offenders, religious groups, ethnic groups, and transgender individuals). (2 credits)