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CPSS/411

Mental Health Issues in the Forensic Setting

3 credits

Total credits

5 weeks

Course length

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Course level: Upper Division

This course examines the evolution of national perspectives and current strategies regarding offenders with mental health issues. Students explore the challenges related to assessment and treatment within the system, as well as transition and continuity of care after release from custody.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

What you'll learn

Course skills and outcomes

  • Describe the theories of causes of mental illness
  • Explain the relationship between mental illness and crime.
  • Describe the evolution of treatment perspectives based on the assessment of mental illness.

  • Analyze the assessment instruments used as screening tools in the correctional setting.
  • Determine the appropriate assessment instruments for a specific case.
  • Identify the challenges involved in assessing inmates or offender with mental illness.
  • Identify special issues related to assessing and treating inmates or offenders of different cultural backgrounds.

  • Identify the challenges associated with using medication as treatment in the corrections setting.
  • Determine treatment interventions for inmates or offenders with mental illness.
  • Describe special considerations for maintaining after care.

  • Explain possible causes for mental health issues in female inmates or offenders.
  • Describe treatment interventions for mentally ill female inmates or offenders.
  • Describe common areas of concern for mental illness in juveniles.
  • Describe treatment goals and strategies for mentally ill juvenile inmates or offenders.
  • Identify special issues that may arise in managing and treating diverse inmates or offenders.

  • Analyze considerations for treating inmates or offenders with co-occurring disorders.
  • Identify strategies for handling disruptive inmates or offenders.
  • Analyze ethical issues in the assessment and treatment of mental illness in the corrections setting.

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Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

Affordable and potentially reimbursable

Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

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