Unit details
HPS933 - Assessment and Treatment of Forensic Clients
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | A Day (S) |
| Prerequisite: | HPS979 and HPS977 |
| Contact hours: | 2 x 3 day intensive workshops |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Assessment and treatment of forensic clients aims to provide postgraduate psychology students with the knowledge and skills to work effectively with the wide variety of clients they may be exposed to in clinical/forensic work. Students will learn skills in assessment, case formulation and intervention, which will then apply to a number of different settings, including violent, sexual and substance using offenders.
Assessment
Submission of written case report 60%, oral examination 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2675 | $2918 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
