The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
prepares professionals for meaningful careers in
the global marketplace through an exceptionally
innovative curriculum. Below are some of the courses
within the ExCEL Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology
program.
Courses
EFP 611 Ethics and Professional Issues
in Forensic Psychology
Includes discussion of ethical and legal conflicts and dilemmas a forensic
practitioner might encounter working within the legal system. Ways to resolve
such conflict, including standards applicable to the science and practice of
forensic psychology and the role of the expert and fact witness outside of
the clinical realm, are considered.
EFP 615 Socio-Cultural Issues in Forensic
Psychology
Applies social psychological knowledge in the context of cultural sensitivity
to the criminal and civil justice systems. Places special focus on topics such
as social psychology of justice institutions, environmental psychology, socialization
into roles and identity, collective behavior, research on juries, attitude
formation and change, and criminal identification. Highlights the impact of
psychological disorders emphasizing the explicit linkage between socio-cultural
change and the legal system.
EFP 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention: Addresses theories, research studies
and assessment techniques relating to various
types of trauma such as childhood abuse, domestic
violence, combat experience, surviving a natural
disaster and exposure to life-threatening incidents
(such as those likely experienced by law enforcement
and emergency services personnel). Crisis intervention
techniques concerning the treatment of trauma-related
difficulties, acute stress and posttraumatic
stress disorder will be discussed.
