Whether it takes the form of road rage, domestic abuse, destructive aggression in sports, or use of force in the service of criminal pursuits or terrorism, anger and violence are among the most serious threats to the quality of life in the world today. This concentration in Violence Prevention and Control allows you to focus on the etiology, assessment, intervention, and prevention of anger and violence-related disorders and conditions.
In addition to the required courses within the degree curriculum, the Violence Prevention & Control concentration curriculum consists of the following requirements:
- Dissertation on a violence related topic which contributes to some aspect of knowledge about the nature, etiology, prevention and/or management of anger and violence.
- 3 national session seminars chosen from: Etiology of Anger and Violence, Assessment of Anger and Violence, Anger and Violence Intervention, or Prevention of Anger and Violence.
- Preparation of an action protocol dealing with some aspect of anger and/or violence prevention, assessment, or intervention at one of the national session meetings. If a session presentation is not possible, the VPC forum would be the medium for this presentation.
- 16 Knowledge Area course credits that focus on topics related to violence. At least 8 of these credits must be chosen from: PSY 720, 725, 736, 737, 738, 739, 751.
