MASTER OF ARTS, FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY EXCEL TRACK 2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 2 TOEFL, INTERNATIONAL CREDENTIALS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2 APPLICANT NOTIFICATION 3 POLICIES 3 EXTERNAL TRANSFER OF CREDIT 3 INTERNAL TRANSFER OF CREDIT 3 WAIVER OF COURSES 3 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT 4 SATISFACTORY PROGRESS 4 CREDIT HOURS PER YEAR AND PROGRAM LENGTH 4 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 4 THE PROGRAM 4 PHILOSOPHY 4 ETHICS 4 OBJECTIVES 5 FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM COMPETENCIES 5 EXCEL TRACK OPTION 5 APPLIED FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY CERTIFICATE OPTION 6 THE CURRICULUM 6 EXCEL TRACK REQUIREMENTS (DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE) 6 APPLIED FORENSIC CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 6 EXCEL TRACK / CERTIFICATE COURSES 7 EXCEL TRACK / CERTIFICATE SCHEDULE 8 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE EXCEL TRACK 9-1 -
Master of Arts, Forensic Psychology ExCEL Track The ExCEL track (Executive Career Enhancement and Leadership) of the Forensic program is a blended academic format of online and on-campus course work. This 35-semester credit hour track is designed for working adults who have five years of direct post-baccalaureate work experience with or in organizations involved with varying forensic populations. It is an applied track that incorporates individual work experiences and workplace situations with classroom theory to extend and deepen learning and it builds upon the self-direction of adult learners to strengthen this relationship. Students must complete an applied research project which integrates program learning and applies this learning to an authentic workplace situation. Additional field practica are not required. A nine credit hour certificate in Applied Forensic Psychology is also available in a blended format. Admission Requirements Application to The Chicago School s Forensic Psychology program is open to any person who has earned a bachelor s degree from an accredited institution and who meets other entrance requirements. Applicants will be judged on their overall ability to do graduate work. ExCEL Track Option: Factors that are considered for admission to the M.A. in Forensic Psychology, ExCEL track include: Official transcripts from undergraduate and any graduate schools attended. Generally, an undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. A current resume highlighting five years or more related, post-baccalaureate relevant work experience A 500-word statement of personal and professional goals Letters of recommendation are not required, but may be submitted to help strengthen an application Applied Forensic Certificate: Factors that are considered for admission to the Applied Forensic Certificate program include: Official transcripts from undergraduate and any graduate schools attended. Generally, an undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. A current resume A 500-word statement of personal and professional goals Letters of recommendation are not required, but may be submitted to help strengthen an application Computer Proficiency Students will need to access to a computer that is less than three years old, an Internet connection (preferably broadband), and the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Students must have, at a minimum, the following computing skills: A comfort with basic Internet technology The ability to open and attach files The ability to send and receive email The ability to save documents Standardized Testing: The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required; however students who have taken the exam may submit their scores to enhance their application. Scores should be sent directly to the school (GRE School Code: 1119) for consideration. Please see the application for detailed instructions and information regarding application requirements, application deadlines, and letters of recommendation. Application Fees: Degree applications must be submitted with a $50.00 application fee to be considered. Certificate applications must be submitted with a $25.00 application fee to be considered. TOEFL, International Credentials and International Students TOEFL: If English is not your primary language, you must submit official TOEFL scores with your application (TOEFL School Code: 7161). International students who received a bachelor s degree from an accredited United States institution are exempt from this requirement. International credentials: Applicants with international credentials must obtain and submit an official course-by-course evaluation through an evaluation agency such as World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators Inc. (www.ece.org). Students must have a U.S. equivalent bachelor s degree. In addition to the agency evaluation, all official graduate and undergraduate transcripts must be submitted. - 2 -
Applicant Notification The Chicago School reviews applications on a rolling basis. Once review begins, complete applications will be considered by the Admission Committee and notified regarding the admission decision. The Chicago School does not share information or provide any feedback regarding admission decisions. If a student is offered admission into the ExCEL track or certificate program, in order to secure a place in the incoming class, the student is required to submit the required intent to enroll form by the deadline indicated in the offer of admission. Policies External Transfer of Credit Prior graduate course work, if within the area of study, may be eligible for transfer or waiver of credit. Students accepted to the program may petition by submitting a Petition for Transfer/Waiver of Credit ** and all required documentation. The decision to accept transfer credit is solely that of the school and reserves the right to require satisfactory performance on an examination before awarding a transfer of credit. Satisfactory completion of a competency examination is required before transfer of credit is awarded when the course in question has been taken more than five years prior to admission. No credit will be transferred for course work that is more than 10 years old. Transfer of credits is subject to the following conditions: Transferred course credit is restricted to graduate level courses from a recognized, regionally accredited graduate degree granting institution. Transfer of credit is awarded only for required courses. Transfer of credit is not granted for clinical practica or for internship. Transfer of credit is granted only for courses in which the grade obtained was a B or higher. Pass/Fail grades are not eligible. Each hour of credit accepted for transfer will be assessed a fee of $75 per credit hour. Students applying into the ExCEL track may transfer a maximum of nine semester hours of credit. Certificate students are to consult with the department chair with which they wish to transfer or waive credits. **The Petition for Transfer of Credit form is available on the school website by following the link to Student Services, Student and Academic Services Forms on the Student Services page. Please submit all required documentation with each petition. Any credit approved for transfer will not be added to the student s academic record until after the second week of their first semester. Internal Transfer of Credit Individual Courses Students who wish to take a course in one of the other Forensic Psychology M.A. tracks must seek approval prior to registration. Students must submit to the program a Petition for Transfer of Credit Form for approval. Acceptance of transfer credit is solely the decision of the department chair. Transferring to a Different Degree Tracks Students in the campus-based M.A. program must meet the unique admission requirements of the ExCEL track to transfer and enroll. These include: Five years of relevant, post-baccalaureate work experience Access and basic proficiency using the Internet and Microsoft Office The ability to use and send email and attach files Students in the ExCEL track must meet the unique admission requirements of the campus-based M.A. program in order to transfer and enroll. These include: Three letters of recommendation Essay Required undergraduate coursework in psychology, statistics and/or research methods (see program catalog for specifics) Internal transfers of credit are subject to the same conditions as transfers of credit from external institutions (see External Transfer Credit section). Waiver of Courses Any domestic or international student with previous graduate course work who has already received the maximum transfer credit may request a waiver of additional course work. However, waiver of courses does not reduce the total number of hours of course work to be completed at The Chicago School; it permits students to substitute course work as approved by the Department Chair. An international student who has completed an undergraduate course(s) that, in the judgment of the Department Chair, is equivalent to a required course at The Chicago School, may apply for the course to be waived. M.A. ExCEL students may seek a waiver for a total of nine credit hours. Those seeking both a waiver and transfer of credit hours may not exceed a total of nine credit hours. - 3 -
Residency Requirement It is expected that students will fulfill all degree requirements through courses offered at The Chicago School. Under unusual circumstances, and subject to the approval of the Department Chair, a student may be permitted to complete certain course requirements at another institution. Select distance courses have a blended (online and on-campus) formats and therefore require a one weekend intensive seminar on campus. Students are notified at the onset of the course of the exact date that they are required to report to campus. Satisfactory Progress Matriculated students must be continuously enrolled in the program until graduation unless granted an approved Leave of Absence. Satisfactory progress semester hours do not include waiver or transfer credit hours. No student will be permitted to take less than three semester hours of course work over a Fall, Spring or Summer 16 week semester (or two 8 week sessions) unless that student has fewer than three semester hours of course work remaining or is on an approved Leave of Absence. In order to receive financial aid, however, you must be at least half-time for the semester. Credit Hours per Year and Program Length The maximum duration of Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology ExCEL track program is five years. Students must complete, at minimum, nine semester hour credits each calendar year. In order to be classified as full-time in terms of financial aid, students must be enrolled for a minimum of nine semester hours during Fall and Spring semester and five credits during Summer term. The ExCEL track of the Forensic Psychology program is a 20 month half-time program. In order to be classified as half-time in terms of financial aid, students must be enrolled for a minimum of 3.5 credit hours in at least one of the two 8 week Fall, Spring or Summer terms. Graduation Requirements Students must complete the online Petition for Program Completion form in order to have their degree conferred, diploma issued, and for eligibility to participate, if desired, in the commencement ceremony. Students must submit their Petition for Program Completion by the second week of the 16- week semester in which they will complete their program requirements. To participate in the annual Commencement held in the summer, students must submit their Petition by week six of the 16-week Spring semester. Students must be in good standing in their program for the Master s degree to be awarded. Students must complete all of their degree requirements before the degree can be conferred. This includes course work, and any clinical training (practicum/internship), thesis/dissertation, and/or applied research project required by your program of study. After all final grades are posted for the student s final semester; a degree audit will be conducted to verify degree completion. The degree is then conferred, posted to the transcript, and a diploma is issued. The Program Philosophy The program model reflects the educational goals and competencies adopted by the National Invitational Conference on Education and Training in Law and Psychology: the Villanova Conference. The curriculum exposes students to the theoretical principles, scientific research, and clinical practice skills that enable students to assume professional responsibilities in a variety of forensic settings. The program endeavors to be flexible in order to adapt course content to reflect developments in the field and emphasizes critical thinking, sensitivity to ethical principles, the role of personal values and cultural diversity. Ethics Students are expected to adhere to the American Psychological Association s (APA) "Ethical Principles of Psychologists" and the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. In addition, students must develop a working knowledge of the standards, as well as specialty guidelines for Forensic Psychologist (American Psychology Law Society and Division 41 APA) and legal statutes pertaining to the domain of Forensic Psychology during their course of study. Students shall not obtain employment beyond the scope of their training in psychology and shall not use titles governed by licensure statutes, unless so licensed by the State. A student may not establish or continue psychotherapy with any Faculty member under any circumstances. A student who fails to adhere to this policy or otherwise fails to demonstrate the appropriate ethics required for practice in the field of professional psychology is subject to discipline. - 4 -
Objectives The program has three key objectives: 1. To prepare master s level specialists to bring psychology into the legal and public policy arena in an ethical, academically informed, and research-based manner. 2. To prepare master s level specialists to contribute services (e.g., evaluation of risk assessment, supervision, assessment, intervention and treatment planning) to address problems and issues of various populations. 3. To provide students with the necessary interpersonal, behavioral, academic and technical skills for application in a variety of forensic settings. Forensic Psychology Program Competencies In accord with The Chicago School s plan for assessing student learning and, in concert with institutional Academic goals of Scholarship, Diversity, Professional Behavior and Ethics, and Professional Practice, the M.A. Forensic Psychology program has articulated the following key competencies: Scholarship Research and Evaluation: The ability to consume, critique and produce scholarly work i.e. traditional research, teaching, lecturing, program evaluation and, advocacy for social and legal policy decisions. Diversity Individual and Cultural Differences: The ability to appreciate, understand and work with individual and group differences across racial, ethnic, gender, age, disability, social class, sexual orientation and religious boundaries. Professional Behavior and Ethics Ethics: The ability to comprehend and to apply ethical principles and professional standards to all aspects of one s professional practice and endeavors. Professional Practice Relationship: The ability to develop and maintain appropriate, productive working alliances with clients and with other professionals and co-workers. Assessment: The ability to collect and integrate relevant information from multiple sources in order to facilitate individual or group description, categorization, conceptualization and prediction. Intervention: The ability to utilize theoretical constructs and techniques in the implementation of intervention strategies to meet the needs of diverse populations. Forensic Proficiency: The ability to utilize one s knowledge of the forensic literature and sub-specialty practice guidelines to effectively and ethically deliver professional services to both victim and offender populations in community-based and forensic settings. ExCEL Track Option The ExCEL track allows students to learn about new theories, concepts, and best practices relevant to their careers, and apply that learning in the workplace while earning graduate certificates and degrees. ExCEL courses are based on: An instructional environment which accepts students as mature learners and allows them to bring their experience and expertise into the class Readings and materials which expose students to new theories, concepts, and best practices relevant to their careers Classmates to provide a broader range of workplace experiences and provide multiple perspectives on workplace problems, situations, and challenges An experienced faculty member who is a personal mentor-guide-facilitator-resource for students The MA Forensic Psychology, ExCEL track is blended, combining online and on-campus experiences to provide greater access to the program for working adults as well as instruction most appropriate to course learning goals. Seven of the courses are online, three are blended and include an on-campus weekend session as well as online course work. The Applied Research Project includes completion of five online independent studies together with required interactions with the student s advisor which provide ongoing support and structure for the Project throughout the program. This track is accelerated and offered in two eight-week terms each semester. A typical student schedule would include one three semester-credit course per term as well as one, one-credit independent study per semester, totaling seven semester credit hours per semester. The program may, therefore, be completed in five semesters or approximately 20 months. - 5 -
Applied Forensic Psychology Certificate Option The Chicago School also offers a three-course certificate program in Applied Forensic Psychology. The Certificate in Applied Forensic Psychology provides students knowledge about psychology and mental health to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. The program consists of three graduate level courses and is open to those holding a bachelor s degree in any discipline. Designed for professionals seeking to broaden and add depth to their ability to apply knowledge about forensic psychology this certificate would be appropriate for law enforcement professionals, corrections professionals, victim assistance professionals, court professionals, treatment facilities professionals, and criminal justice or social service agency professionals. Students will develop mastery to: Establish effective relationships with clients through skilled interviewing and consideration of cultural differences; Identify manifestations, symptoms, and patterns of abnormal behavior; Discuss appropriate management of and interventions with mentally ill individuals in a variety of forensic settings; Prepare technical reports for court and other forensic settings. The certificate program can be completed in approximately five months. Participants will earn nine graduate-level credits and a certificate of completion. Certificate courses are also applicable to the MA in Forensic Psychology, ExCEL track program. The Curriculum ExCEL Track Requirements (Degree and Certificate) The M.A. in Forensic Psychology, ExCEL track is a 35-semester credit hour program including 10 courses and a 5-credit-hour applied research project. ExCEL tracks feature a blended (on-campus and online), part time curriculum to accommodate the flexibility needs of working professionals. Students in this track are encouraged to apply current work projects to their degree course work and thus are expected to be employed. The ExCEL track does not include internships or a thesis option; rather students will complete an applied research project over the course of their studies that reflects their grasp of the programs learning outcomes. Three courses will require an intensive, weekend class session which is facilitated at The Chicago School campus. Applied Forensic Certificate Program Non-degree seeking students may elect to take specialized course work under the M.A. in Forensic Psychology as a stand-alone, three course certificate. These courses are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the application of forensic psychology. The curriculum is designed to be completed in approximately six months. (3 eight week terms). Course work is completed predominately online. One course requires a one weekend intensive seminar on campus and is indicated as blended. - 6 -
ExCEL Track / Certificate Courses Core Courses Course Title Credit Hours EFP 611 Ethics and Professional Issues in Forensic Psychology 3 EFP 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 EFP 615 Socio-Cultural Issues in Forensic Psychology (blended) 3 EFP 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention (blended) 3 EPF 622 Mental Health Law 3 EFP 625 Substance Abuse Treatment 3 Choose one of the following: 3 EFP 619 Evaluation and Treatment of the Adult Offender EFP 620 Evaluation and Treatment of the Juvenile Offender Applied Forensic Specialization 9 Academic Writing and Research for Practice courses 5 Total, ExCEL Track credits 35 Specialization/Certificate Courses (9 credits)** Course Title Credit Hours EFP 613 Psychopathology 3 EFP 617 Basic Interviewing (blended) 3 EFP 610 Survey of Forensic Psychology Practice and Principles 3 Academic Writing and Research for Practice Courses (5 credits) Course Title Credit Hours EFP 601 A& B Professional Proposals 1 EFP 602 A& B Information Literacy 1 EFP 603 A & B Professional Ethics 1 EFP 604 A & B Overview of Applied Research Methodologies 1 EFP 605 A & B The Applied Research Project 1 This program does not lead to licensure. Non-degree seeking students may enroll in a three-course certificate program in Applied Forensic Psychology which is also the applied specialization of the ExCEL track. - 7 -
ExCEL Track / Certificate Schedule Year 1 Summer I Summer II EFP 613 Psychopathology (certificate course) 3 EFP 610 Survey of Forensic Psychology Practice & Principles (certificate course) EFP 601A Writing & Research for Practice: Professional Proposal.5 EFP 601B Writing & Research for Practice: Professional Proposal.5 Total Summer I credits 3.5 Total Summer II credits 3.5 Total Summer credits - 7 Fall I EFP 617 Basic Interviewing Skills (one weekend on-campus + certificate course) Fall II 3 EFP 611 Ethics and Professional Issues in Forensic Psychology 3 EFP 602A Writing & Research for Practice: Information Literacy.5 EFP 602B Writing & Research for Practice: Information Literacy.5 Total Fall I credits 3.5 Total Fall II credits 3.5 Total Fall credits - 7 YEAR 1 TOTAL CREDITS -14 Year 2 Spring I Spring II EFP 622 Mental Health Law 3 EFP 615 Socio-Cultural Issues in Forensic Psychology ( one 3 weekend on-campus) EFP 603A Writing & Research for Practice: Professional Ethics.5 EFP 603B Writing & Research for Practice: Professional Ethics 0.5 Total Spring I credits 3.5 Total Spring II credits 3.5 Summer I Summer II Total Spring credits - 7 EFP 612 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 EFP 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention (one weekend oncampus) EFP 604A Writing & Research for Practice: Overview of Applied.5 EFP 604B Writing & Research for Practice: Overview of Applied Fall I Research Methodologies Research Methodologies Total Summer I credits 3.5 Total Summer II credits 3.5 Total Summer credits - 7 EFP 625 Substance Abuse Treatment 3 EFP 605A Writing & Research for Practice: The Applied Research Project Fall II Choose One: EFP 619 Evaluation & Treatment of the Adult Offender OR- 3 EFP 620 Evaluation & Treatment of the Juvenile Offender.5 EFP 605B Writing & Research for Practice: The Applied Research Project Total Fall I credits 3.5 Total Fall II credits 3.5 Total Fall credits - 7 YEAR 2 TOTAL CREDITS - 21 Total ExCEL track, Forensic Psychology M.A., credits 35 3 3.5.5-8 -
Course Descriptions for the ExCEL Track EFP 601 A & B Writing and Research for Practice: Professional Proposals (Corequisite: EFP 610). Covers basic skills needed for writing at the graduate level, including critical thinking and attention to cross-cultural and multiple perspectives, grammar and writing mechanics, and style and report format appropriate for the workplace. Familiarizes students with essential resources needed for continuing development of these skills. Includes an overview of the Applied Research Project and the Project s relationship to the learning outcomes of the program. Covers the process and procedures for creating a personal electronic portfolio. Required e- portfolio submission: A Proposal for an Applied Research Project which includes the problem statement, background, goal, and an annotated bibliography of 3 to 4 articles related to the Proposal topic. Approval by the student s advisor is required. (Each.5 for a total of 1 credit) EFP 602 A & B Writing and Research for Practice: Information Literacy (Prerequisite: EFP 610) In addition to a review of electronic and other resources available to graduate students at The Chicago School, including traditional scholarly resources, this course prepares student to create an effective research strategy to find and evaluate needed information. Students learn to formulate research queries, perform advanced searches using a range of search engines and critically evaluate information for a particular application. Reference information to avoid plagiarism is included. Required e-portfolio submission: A revised Applied Research Project if warranted and the Literature Review Section of the Project with a complete Reference List. Approval by the student s advisor is required. (Each.5 for a total of 1 credit) EFP 603 A & B Writing and Research for Practice: Professional Ethics (Prerequisite: EFP 610) An overview of individual as well as organizational responsibilities with regard to ethical issues and requirements related to research and professional behavior. Students will think critically about ethical situations and compliance regulations in their workplace. The research ethics requirements of The Chicago School are included. Required e-portfolio submission: A revised Applied Research Project if warranted, the Critical Analysis of Ethical Considerations section of the Project, and IRB approval if needed. Approval by the student s advisor is required. (Each.5 for a total of 1 credit) EFP 604 A & B Writing and Research for Practice: Overview of Applied Research Methodologies (Prerequisite: EFP 610) An introduction to practical research methods used in workplace settings including qualitative, and quantitative research methods, including action research. It covers the interpretation and presentation of fundamental statistical data used in workplace research. Students will learn to select an appropriate design for a particular research question. Familiarizes students with resources for continuing development of these skills. Student e-portfolio outcome: A revised Proposal, if warranted, the Project Methodology section of the Applied Research Project, and a detailed plan to execute and complete the Applied Research Project. Approval by the student s Advisor is required. (Each.5 for a total of 1 credit) EFP 605 A & B Writing and Research for Practice: The Applied Research Project (Prerequisite: EFP 610) Students will complete an Applied Research Project related to their workplace in which they formulate, investigate, and analyze a problem and develop solutions to address the problem. The project will include a section presenting an overview of the problem, a review of related literature and other organizational information, a critical analysis of the ethical considerations, a research methodology appropriate for the problem and organizational context, and a critical analysis of the problem and recommendation for its resolution. Required e-portfolio submission: A report documenting the Applied Research Project in a style appropriate for the workplace, and a Power Point presentation of the project approval by the student s advisor is required. (Each.5 for a total of 1 credit) EFP 610 Survey of Forensic Psychology Practice and Principles Introduces students to the field of forensic psychology, its history and impact in today s world. The course focuses on the relationship between law and psychology, the mental health system, mental illness and criminal conduct. The course provides a brief introduction to the legal system including legal terminology and its use in the preparation of forensic documents. Further, the course gives students a general overview of the preparation of reports for court and other forensic settings. (3 credits) EFP 613 Psychopathology Includes a survey of the major types of mental disorders. Manifestations, symptoms, and patterns of abnormal behavior are explored. The course will address the management of and interventions with mentally ill individuals in a variety of forensic settings. (3 credits) EFP 617 Basic Interviewing Skills (blended - on-campus session) Techniques of interviewing will be presented, including listening skills, aids for giving and receiving feedback, and establishing a relationship with a client. Consideration of cultural differences in establishing a relationship and conducting an interview is integral to this course. (3 credits) EFP 611 Ethics and Professional Issues in Forensic Psychology Includes discussion of ethical and legal conflicts and dilemmas that might be encountered working within the legal system. Ways to resolve such conflict, including the standards applicable to the practice of forensic psychology are considered. (3 credits) - 9 -
EFP 622 Mental Health Law An overview of mental health law and the related issues and responsibilities within diverse forensic settings. Specific applications include confidentiality, reporting requirements, and psychiatric hospital evaluation. Case studies and court reports will be used to illustrate the key concepts of this course. (3 credits) EFP 615 Socio-Cultural Issues in Forensic Psychology (blended on-campus session) 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. (3 credits) EFP 612 Psychology of the Lifespan Examines normal development from infancy through advanced age, focusing on the development of perceptual and cognitive processes, psychosexual roles and familial interpersonal processes. Current clinical approaches are examined from diverse theoretical viewpoints and in view of recent research findings. Cultural diversity and individual differences are integral to this course. (3 credits) EFP 621 Trauma and Crisis Intervention (blended on-campus session) 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. (3 credits) EF EFP 625 Substance Abuse Treatment Substance use and abuse with a focus on symptom formation, classification, causes, socio-cultural factors and treatment modalities; various theoretical approaches to the etiology and treatment of substance abuse and resultant psychological and physiological effects of various drugs. (3 credits) Either EFP 619 or EFP 620 must be taken as a requirement: EFP 619 Evaluation and Treatment of the Adult Offender Prerequisites: EFP 613, EFP 617, and EFP 612. Examines psychological origins and dynamics of criminal behavior from the viewpoint of psychological theories. Treatment of the different types of offender populations (antisocial personality, female offenders, sex offenders, etc.) within the criminal justice system will also be discussed. Explores psychological theories related to etiology, development and prediction of violent crime, types of intervention possible within the criminal justice setting. Topic areas may include special offender populations (sex offender, offenders with developmental disabilities or those classified as mentally retarded). (3 credits) EFP 620 Evaluation and Treatment of the Juvenile Offender Prerequisites: EFP 613, EFP 617, and EFP 612. Addresses the psychological factors leading to the causes, assessment, classification and treatment of juvenile delinquency. Examines both psychodynamic and developmental approaches, emphasizing neurotic, constitutional and psychopathological factors contributing to delinquency. Reviews the major psychological treatment approaches, with relevant case studies presented for illustrative detail. Analyzes legal and institutional responses to juvenile crime from the perspective of learning theory and development psychology. Discusses the role of the forensic specialist in the juvenile justice system. (3 credits) - 10 -