PSY 319 - Forensic Psychology

Institution:

Western New England University

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Description:

Prerequisite: PSY 101 and junior standing. In this course, principles and theories of psychology as they apply to the civil and criminal justice systems will be studied. Topics of investigation will include: role and responsibilities of forensic psychologists, criminal profiling, lie detection, police interrogation and confession, insanity, domestic violence, sexual abuse, the death penalty, and public policy. 3 cr.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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