Overview

The Master of Forensic Mental Health program at Griffith University is designed around four aspects of forensic mental health practice - assessment, intervention, management and research methods, which comprise the core components of the program. Students can further specialise through elective courses that focus either on broader aspects of the criminal justice system and law, recovery and rehabilitation, understanding of crime and crime prevention and suicidology. The target audience for this program are professionals who work with the forensic mental health population. Students will leave the program with an understanding of research-based knowledge in forensic mental health and how it is applied in practice.

Career opportunities

The program is intended for mental health professionals working in (or intending to work in) the forensic mental health field. In addition to health departments specifically catering to forensic patients, the program may be relevant to professionals in related areas such as corrections, families departments and disability services.