Anyone interested in learning more about forensic psychology, or who might interested in a career in the field can rejoice – Nova Southeastern University will be the site of a Forensic Psychology Day event!
This event, hosted by NSU’s College of Psychology, is scheduled from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at its Miami Campus, 8585 SW 124th Ave., Miami.
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will receive a light breakfast and lunch. Seating is limited, so those interested in attending must RSVP online http://www.nova.edu/sharkchats/index.html
The day-long event features the following break-out sessions hosted by NSU Subject Matter Experts:
- Ginger Lerner-Wren, J.D., Judge, 17th Judicial Circuit – “The Mental Health Court;”
- David Shapiro, Ph.D. – “Psychology and Risk Assessment of Future Violence;” and
- Lenore Walker, Ed.D. – “Battered Women Who Kill in Self Defense.”
Attendees will discover the exciting field of forensic psychology, one of the many programs offered by NSU’s College of Psychology. The master’s degree program in forensic psychology is a 36-credit, online program that presents information at the intersection of legal issues and psychology. Students are prepared to understand what forensic psychologists do so they can realize their potential and apply this training in a variety of professional contexts. This degree program provides students with the professional training necessary to function at an optimal level in a variety of forensic settings where psychology is used, including court cases, law enforcement, criminal justice, national security offices, prisons, social services agencies, child welfare agencies and treatment facilities.