Michael Vitacco
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
School of Public Health
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
Bio
I earned my graduate degree in clinical psychology from the University of North Texas. I completed specialized training in forensic psychology from UNC and UMASS medical schools.
- (706) 723-4396
- Pavilion 3 - CJ2300
Education
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Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
University of North Texas, 2003
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MS, Clinical Psychology
University of North Texas, 2002
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BS, Psychology, Other
University of Wisconsin - Oshk, 1993
Certifications
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 6120
Foundations of Medicine
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MPHS 8400
Social Behavioral Change
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MEDI 6220
Cardiopulmonary/Heme
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MEDI 6240
GI/GU/Endocrine
Teaching Interests
My areas of teaching are focused on issues related to psychology and the law including violence risk assessment, feigning, social media, competency to stand trial, and the insanity defense. I also teach case-based learning to first-year medical students.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Using Social Media Data in Forensic Evaluations: Addressing Bias, 2022
Book, Chapter in Textbook-New
- Jail-based competency restoration: What’s out there and what’s missing. , 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- MMPI-2-RF Differences Between Violent Offending and Institutional Violence Among Incarcerated Women, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Risk assessment and provisional discharge: Predictive utility of the HCR-20., 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Conditional release and cannabis use: Concerns and challenges for community reintegration, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
My areas of research include violence risk assessment, feigning, social media, competency to stand trial, and the insanity defense.
