AJS 255 - Forensic Psychology

Institution:

Paradise Valley Community College

Subject:

Description:

An interdisciplinary course that draws from the fields of psychology, sociology, criminology, and law. Focuses on various psychological constructs including psychiatric assessment and treatment and the nomenclature of mental disorders as well as legal constructs including the medicalization of deviance as embodied in dealing with the mentally ill criminal offender. Explores the interaction between psychology and law in the areas of civil commitment and various civil competencies. Examines legal and ethical issues that face the clinician and his/her patient in such arenas as confidentiality and privilege, the right to treatment, the right to refuse treatment, and the doctrine of informed consent. Prerequisites: PSY101.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pvc.maricopa.edu

Phone Number:

(602) 787-6500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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