法医心理学硕士

The Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology (MAFP) degree incorporates master’s level clinical psychology training with coursework and practicum experiences with a concentration on psychology and law. The program ties the application of psychological theory, 知识, skills and competencies to the civil and criminal justice systems. It is designed to develop mental health professionals who effectively work in clinical settings within the criminal and civil legal system, 包括但不限于:

成人、青少年和儿童人群
受害者的援助
警方协商
惩教机构
家庭暴力和儿童虐待项目
诉讼咨询
Crisis Intervention and Response Unit co-responder programs
专业法庭

程序结构

The program is designed to be completed in two academic years of full-time study. The 正规赌博十大平台排行 is on a quarter system, 学生必须在秋季正规赌博十大平台排行, 冬季和春季宿舍. The program focuses on core competencies and skill areas.

使命宣言: The mission of the Master’s in Forensic Psychology Program at the 正规赌博十大平台排行 is threefold:

To engage students in a transformative educational and training experience focused on the application of core program competencies grounded in psychological theory, 知识, 并向美国提供技术支持.S. 民事和刑事制度;
通过课程作业, 实习实习, 应用研究, and advocacy alongside thought leaders in the field, to assist students in utilizing program competencies to think critically about the systems in which they participate, and to effectively recognize and challenge racism, 边缘化, and other forms of bias and injustice within these systems; and
让学生为加入他们的团队做好准备, 导师, and other professionals in lifelong self-reflective practice centered on robust intellectual engagement, 无论是在培训期间还是在整个职业生涯中, grounded in cultural humility and a commitment to ongoing evaluation of personal biases and growth areas.

项目价值: As part of the 正规赌博十大平台排行 and the 专业心理学研究生院, the MAFP program is committed to the public good through direct service to diverse and underserved populations; collaboration with agencies at the local, 状态, and national level; and training future professionals to work competently within the community once they have graduated.

项目目标:

确保暴露于, 以及对, the broad spectrum of scientific and philosophical perspectives concerning the bases of human development and behavior across the life span;
提供经验, 以及对, a wide range of clinical and/or forensic assessment and intervention strategies and techniques;
to provide exposure to a wide array of clinical and/or forensic populations through the use of supervised practicum experiences;
to inculcate the highest standards of ethical and professional functioning into clinical thinking and practice;
培养对…深刻而持久的尊敬, 以及对, the diversity of the human experience; and
to instill an understanding of the application of the scientific and experimental methods to applied clinical forensic practice, and to prepare students to conduct and critically evaluate psychological research.

特色课程

CPSY 4410

刑事评价

体验式培训

We believe that equally valuable to coursework is the opportunity to apply that 知识 in a hands-on setting.

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丹佛的第一

丹佛法医研究所, 服务 and 培训 (丹佛的第一) serves as a regional hub for all things forensic and is a recognized go-to site for expertise in forensic mental health.

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研究

We provide program evaluation for local and regional programs, conduct high-quality original research and lead local and national grant-funded opportunities.

服务

我们提供低成本, high-quality clinical services to underserved forensic populations and act as a test site for innovative programs and practices in forensic mental health.

培训

We consult with agencies involved in forensic mental health service and lead engaging workshops, 培训和演讲. Current projects and partnerships include working with incarcerated adults, 儿童福利案件, 缓刑未成年人, 最近释放的成年罪犯, 有神经心理缺陷的罪犯, 虐待动物案件, 以及面临能力问题的人.

一些实习课程

MAFP students engage in direct service through their practicums, working with diverse populations in a variety of settings. 除了他们的实习, students are enrolled in case consultation/peer supervision courses that provide added support and foster development as professionals and practitioners.

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