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PY 317 - Psychology and Law

Credits: 4 credits

This course focuses on the application of behavioral science research and practice to the legal system. Topics covered include psychologists and the legal system; lawyers: socialization, training, and ethics; legality, morality and justice; forensic assessment; the insanity defense; competence in the legal system; eyewitness identification; jury selection, theories or crime; punishment and sentencing. Legal cases will be examined to give the students a foundation in actual legal case law. Ethical issues and issues of professional responsibility will be covered.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
CJ 206 Forensic Psychology

Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to

  1. Identify and discuss ethical issues in the practice of legal psychology as well as the moral and ethical implications of mental health laws.
  2. Demonstrate effective use of written and oral communication skills
  3. Describe landmark cases and laws related to mental health
  4. Discuss the treatment of persons with mental illness by the legal system
  5. Critically assess the moral, legal, and ethical issues related to mental health, including relevant research, and will be able to discuss potential improvements in social justice for the mentally ill


Frequency of Offering:
Once every two years.


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