TODAY IS SUNDAY, FEB 21, 2010.
Colleagues, it's been over three months since my last post. Over this timeframe, a few pivotal goals from as far back as 2004 are becoming attainable:
First, more and more campuses are within a semester or so of launching their first ever FORS labs leading to Forensic Science emphasis AS or AA degrees. For example, Gary Gildon & colleagues at Texarkana College are on the verge of this milestone for next Fall or Spring semeter.
Who else? Please let me know the status of your program so I can update your good news on this blog.
Also, please plan to attend our annual Summer Retreat sometime in late July or early August as FORS Science continue to evolve as one of our higher ed's most popular emphasis degree heading into university studies. Dates will be forthcoming on this blog.
Second, Tarleton State University (TSU) in Stephenville is now offering a forensic psychology emphasis to their newly revised BS degree in psychology. Recently, I was assigned SIX PSY: 490 Special Topics courses (18 credit hours) for which I may offer a variety of topics related to forensic psychology. Here is a sampling for your students to consider as they prepare to decide "the next step":
PSY 490: FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY TODAY (ONLINE, being offered now)
PSY 490: PROFILING CRIMINAL MINDS (ONLINE,offered Summer I)
PSY 490: JEKYLL & HYDE OF SEXUAL PREDATORS (Fall, ONLINE)
Third, Talks are underway for TSU to offer 18 graduate hours for ALL professors who teach in the FORS rubric. This would produce a FORS certification that will soon be required for SACs approval. I will present an update of this possible Master's certification at TCCTA breakout session this March in Houston.
Last, but not Least, I have created an online version of FORS 2450: Intro to Forensic Psychology. This may be the best way to introduce students to this fascinating course. I will share this course with any colleague who wants to launch it. Also, students on your campus may sign up for the course by becoming a part-time student at WC.
Let's talk at your convenience. My office phone is 817-598-6431 or email: djacobs@wc.edu
Please continue to watch this blog for new developments...thanks & FORS FOREVER!
Don Jacobs, architect of the FORS rubric djacobs@wc.edu
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