Deanna Deaton
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
School of Psychology
Degree Program
Ph.D. Forensic Psychology
Dr. Deaton is a 2019 graduate of Walden University’s Forensic Psychology PhD program. During her academic journey, she functioned as a Doctoral Peer Mentor and Forensic Psychology Research Assistant. She has also served in a consultant capacity assisting with forensic research, as well as court-ordered assessments including competency, dangerousness, specific intent, insanity, and treatment amenability. Dr. Deaton recently transitioned into a Postdoctoral Fellowship role where she will deepen her focus on forensic research and teaching in higher education.
Courses Taught
FPSY 6135 - Criminal Behavior
PSYC 6115 - Understanding Forensic Psychology Research
FPSY 6002 - Foundations of Graduate Study in Psychology
FPSY 8002 - Foundations of Graduate Study in Psychology
Education
PhD, Walden University - Minneapolis , MN United States
MA, Liberty University - Lynchburg , VA United States
BS, Liberty University - Lynchburg , United States
Presentations
Beyer , K., Hickey , E., Deaton , D. (2018). An Analysis of Mothers and Fathers Who Kill Their Children: Examining Offense Characteristics and Adjudication Outcomes Walden Univeristy
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