PSYC 4500 - Children, Families, and the Law

Institution:

Macon State College has merged with Middle Georgia State University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Increasingly, psychological theory and research are being brought into the courtroom and other legal settings where important decisions related to the well-being of children, adolescents, and families are made. This course examines the various intersections of psychological science with the legal system. Topics covered include child eyewitness testimony, parental custody determination, the rights of children in the workplace, educational policy, family privacy issues, and whether adolescents qualify to be tried as adults, among others. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.mga.edu

Phone Number:

(478) 471-2700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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