2021-2022 Catalog

PSYCH-348 Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Examines the interface between psychology and the, law by exploring the theoretical, conceptual, and, applied facets of forensic psychology. Topics, include: the assessment of competence, civil, commitment, insanity defenses, violence risk, assessment, the detection of deception, expert, testimony, assessment of child abuse and neglect, child custody/visitation and ethical issues in, the practice of forensic psychology.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PSYCH-114 and 54 credits or more