PSYC 361 - Forensic Psychology: Clinical Approaches

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

Designed to familiarize the student with various clinical perspectives on the treatment of the criminal subject. The work of Freud, Jung, Lacan, Samenow and others. Introduces various approaches to the assessment and diagnosis of the criminal subject within a depth-phenomenological perspective. Course Objectives (1) Contrast the perspectives of psychology and law (2) Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and systems of American jurisprudence as it pertains to forensic psychology (3) Demonstrate understanding of psychological research on relevant legal topics (4) Describe the different types of forensic psychological evaluations and procedures used by psychologists to obtain information that forms the basis of their opinions

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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