Walden Univ. Online, M.S. in Addiction Counseling - Forensic Counseling

Walden University,
100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 900,
Minneapolis, MN 55401,

Toll Free: (866) 492-5336,

Counselors and case management specialists serve essential roles in the evaluation and rehabilitation of individuals in the legal system. They diagnose and treat addiction in forensic populations that include drug abusers, juvenile delinquents, sex offenders, and victims of crimes. This specialization can help you develop the skills to serve the mental health needs of these individuals in correctional facilities, family courts, group homes, and other forensic settings. You will focus on the fundamentals of mental health law and explore topics such as competency to stand trial and diminished capacity. You will study various forms of intervention, such as individual and group psychotherapy, that you can apply in your forensic counseling role.

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