PSYC 6560 - Violence in Interpersonal Relations (3)

This class will provide students with an overview of the theoretical paradigms examining the definitions, causes, and interventions of domestic violence. Theories of domestic violence will be examined from both the role of the survivor and perpetrator. The course will also explore violence within dating relationships and elder abuse. Attention will be given to the how culture, race and ethnicity impact domestic violence and how psychological interventions may be modified to meet the needs of various representative groups. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Graduate School and completion of 12 hours of graduate study.