PSYC 8376 Family Violence
The different types of violence that can be experienced within the family will be explored separately in this course. More specifically, the different types of child abuse: physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect, as well as violence between intimate partners and elder abuse will be thoroughly studied. Current empirical findings relating to the nature of the problem, demographics, incidence, etiology, different theoretical approaches, assessment, and treatment will be presented. There will be particular emphasis on the presentation of assessment and treatment approaches. A multicultural understanding of the problem will be encouraged. Current controversies in each of these areas will also be presented and discussed. The emphasis will be on presenting current empirically derived knowledge in the field and encouraging students to think critically about the many issues raised by this highly sensitive area. This course is open to all students from the different graduate departments at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and it is hoped that students from different departments will participate to address the multidisciplinary nature and focus of this field. The effects of Family Violence can be felt across all sectors of society and professionals from different disciplines will at some point in their career encounter this problem and will need to intervene at some level. The class will meet once a week for three hours. Grading will be based on class participation, a written exam, and a paper to be presented at the end of the course.
Prerequisite
Must complete the first two years of the Clinical Psychology PhD degree plan and Director of Clinical Training approval.
Offered
every two years in the fall