PY 608 - Forensic Assessment

(3.00 cr.)

Covers the history and purpose of forensic assessment, competency and responsibility evaluations, malingering, risk assessments (both Violence and Sex Offender) and the use of other assessments (MMPI, PAI, MCMI, WAIS, WMS, etc). This course will also cover testifying in court and Maryland law, and includes a mock competency, mock responsibility, and mock testimony.

Prerequisite: PY 601 or PY 603 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
Years Typically Offered: Varies