MA in Forensic Psychology Approved
The MA in forensic psychology was recently approved by the state of New Jersey. The program is a two-year, full-time graduate program designed to provide students with the skills necessary to conduct forensic research and provide assessment and treatment interventions in a forensic setting. The specific program objectives are to provide students with the skills necessary to design, carry out and evaluate research in forensic psychology, analyze and interpret data and report research findings through scholarly means; with training in psychopathology, psychological testing, forensic assessment and evaluation and professional standards and ethics; with practical experiences designed to promote the development of professional skills required in multiple areas of forensic psychology; and to prepare them to conduct specialized techniques for treatment and intervention in a forensic setting.
The program is a 48-credit program, including a 3-credit externship, and encompasses three content areas of study: concepts of psychology, foundations of forensic psychology and applied knowledge/practical skills in forensic psychology.
The program is under the auspices of the School of Psychology, University College: Arts • Sciences • Professional Studies, Metropolitan Campus.
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April/May 2007
| · | Commencement Scheduled for May 15 |
| · | Hennessy Hall to Be Dedicated |
| · | Faculty Authors Recognized |
| · | Doerfler to Be Honored at Charter Day, PINNACLE Society to Induct Four Alumni |
| · | University Honors Program Research Presented |
| · | Grant Seekers Recognized |
| · | Summer Study Abroad |
| · | MA in Forensic Psychology Approved |
| · | New Members Chosen for Heritage Hall |
| · | Hackensack River Pathway Under Construction |
| · | Four New Books from FDU Press |
| · | Faculty/Staff — Update, In Memoriam, Announcing, Welcome |
| · | College Happenings |
| · | Spotlight — Cunningham, Dick, Melloy, Trentacoste |
| · | This & That |
| · | Photo Stories — Graduation Salute, Middle East and Africa Area Studies, Green Day, Education Conference. |
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