The 18-credit certificate in Forensic Mental Health is an excellent option for those who:

• Already have a Baccalaureate or graduate degree in a discipline such as psychology, criminal justice, law, or social work, and who want to learn more about the field of Forensic Mental Health without pursuing a full 39-credit M.S. degree program 

• Are working in the field of criminal justice or law and who want to learn more about the field of Forensic Mental Health to more effectively work with clients
  
  
• While not working in the field, have an interest in issues related to mental
  health and criminal justice, and would like to gain basic knowledge about the discipline

The 6-course sequence in the certificate program includes the following course work:

FMH 505 Introduction to Forensic Mental Health

PSY 575c Abnormal Psychology

FMH 515 Evaluation and Treatment of Adult Offenders

FMH 520 Evaluation and Treatment of Court-Involved Youth

FMH 527 Family Law OR FMH 599 Mental Health Law

FMH/PSY/Law elective, upon advisement