PSY85140 - Forensic Interviewing, Report Writing and Testimony

(3 units)

This course will provide the psychology graduate student with a practical overview of the major types of forensic evaluations and respective assessment practices. Through the use of cooperative learning, lecture, role plays, and readings, students will become familiar with various applications of forensic psychology as related to forensic evaluations. Likewise, students will gain an understanding of the inherent differences between clinical and forensic psychological evaluations.
Prerequisites: PSY66310
(San Diego, PhD)