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Academic Catalog 2016-2017 
    
Academic Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSY-765E Forensic Psychology: Police and Public Safety Personnel

2 semester credits
Police Psychology covers the core concepts and issues of this newly recognized specialty, which also overlaps with forensic psychology. Students will learn about occupational culture issues associated with law enforcement work, pre-employment screening for police and public safety professions, and fitness-for-duty assessments. Specific assessment instruments for police and public safety evaluations will be explored in detail. This course is designed to provide adequate familiarization with police psychology to position students to work in practicum or internship settings in police psychology. The course requires two days of in person lab training and a semester long forum on which papers addressing police psychology will be posted.
Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment or prior completion of PSY-710G  or PSY-800B is required. PSY-765  is also required as a concurrent or previously completed course.
Delivery Method: In person/Blended
Note: Elective
Grading Default: Letter



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