PSYN656

School of Social & Behavioral Sciences

The focus of this course is to familiarize students in the management and treatment of family and marital issues within the legal framework. Students will learn competence in three areas of specialization: ethics and legal implications of practice; family violence and child abuse; and prevention and remediation. Students will learn how to read New York State statues and case law to enhance their skills as advocates for the families they service for mental health needs.

Pass/Fail (P), Standard (S)