PSYC 470 - Forensic and Legal Psychology

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

The focus of this course is an examination of the interaction between the discipline of psychology and different facets of the legal/criminal justice system. It examines the aspects of human behavior related to legal issues such as insanity/competency, sexual violence, jury decision making, and criminal behavior. Perspectives from victims, perpetrators, law enforcement, and treatment providers will be covered. Requires at least junior standing. This class is not available for graduate credit.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PSYC 101 or HONR 151

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

This course is approved for distance education instruction. Distance education opportunities vary by semester. Please contact the university for more information.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2005 - 08/25/2024 

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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