PSY 8565 - Family Court Consultation and Expert Witness

Institution:

Alliant International University

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Description:

This is a Supervision/Consultation course required of SF PsyD third-year Forensic Family Child Track students. It surveys common ethical, professional, and practical issues in contracting for and providing forensic psychology services to courts. Topics include forensic data organizing, report writing, court testimony, applied research skills, and diagnosis and testing within the forensic context. It is assumed that students enter this class with some knowledge of basic forensic theory and practice. The primary emphasis in this course is on navigating an ethical path and not losing one's moral bearing in these often-treacherous waters. A secondary emphasis is to assist students in developing their critical reading and thinking skills.

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alliant.edu

Phone Number:

(866) 825-5426

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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