PSYC 330 - Forensic Psychology

Institution:

Montclair State University

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Description:

College: COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Department: PSYCHOLOGY Credits: 3.00 Forensic Psychology. Prerequisites: Junior or senior Psychology or Justice Studies majors only. An examination of the interaction between psychology and the legal system. Emphasis placed on the assessment and diagnosis of psychopathic behavior, court-mandated evaluations and the role of the psychologist as expert witness. The application of psychological knowledge within the criminal justice context. Ethical guidelines in forensic psychology. 3 hours lecture.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.montclair.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 655-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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