PSYD 837 Forensic Neuro Psychology

This course will address the practice of neuropsychology in the forensic context. Course format will be an integration of lecture and "journal club" type discussion, with considerable attention given to ethical considerations related to forensic neuropsychological evaluations, including interpreting, reporting symptom validity measures, and disseminating overall test findings. Additionally, multicultural considerations, expert testimony of the neuropsychologist, and related case law will be discussed. This course is part of the Illinois School of Professional Psychology curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): PSYD 742, PSYD 757, PSYD 758, and PSYD 759. Co-requisite(s): None. 1.5- 3 semester hours