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.
- MVITACCO@augusta.edu
- (706) 723-4396
- CJ 2300
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
Awards & Honors
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 6120
Foundations of Medicine
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MEDI 6130
Musculoskeletal/Skin
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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
- Insanity evaluations in the age of neuroimaging. , 2024
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Introduction to special issue on social media for forensic mental evaluations. , 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Neuroscience and the insanity defense: Trying to put a round peg in a square hole, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Political bias in interpreting social media for forensic purposes: An introductory editorial essay. , 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Internet is a scary place: How does evidence source and examinee race or ethnicity influence determinations of threat? , 2024
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.
