Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - PSYC 379 D100

Selected Topics in Clinical Forensic Psychology (3)

Violence Risk Assessment and Psychopathy

Class Number: 3246

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Jan 23, 2026: Tue, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 26 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Kevin Douglas

  • Prerequisites:

    PSYC 201W and 268. Recommended: PSYC 210.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Clinical approaches to the understanding of behaviour in criminal and civil forensic settings. Topics related to the assessment, treatment, and management of people suffering from mental disorder. Course can be repeated for credit when taught under a different topic.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.