PSY 700: Psych and Law at John Jay College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Psych and Law (PSY 700) at John Jay College has 6 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 6 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Mark Fondacaro, Olivia Aveson, Emily Miller, and Michele Galietta / Jennifer Dysart.
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Requirements
Matriculation in a graduate Psychology program or the advanced certificate program in Victimology Studies.Matriculated in the Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Counseling program or Advanced Certificate Program in Victimology Studies.
About this course
Reviews the various areas, and ways, in which mental health issues interact with the law and, in particular, the criminal justice system.Explores topics such as mental health testimony; civil commitment; the rights of mental patients; competency to stand trial; the insanity defense; the antisocial personality; child custody disputes and determinations.Considers the utility and the limitations of mental health expertise in relation to the legal system.
Professors for PSY 700 at John Jay, Fall 2026
- Mark FondacaroChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.3 (43) · difficulty 2.3/5 · 79% would take again
- Olivia AvesonToo few ratings to rank
1 section · 0 open · ★ 1.0 (1) · difficulty 5.0/5 · 0% would take again
- Emily MillerNo ratings found
2 sections · 0 open
- Michele Galietta / Jennifer DysartNo ratings found
2 sections · 0 open
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PSY 700 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 6:46 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
6 of 6 sections · 0 open
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Questions about PSY 700 at John Jay
- Who teaches PSY 700 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
- Mark Fondacaro, Olivia Aveson, Emily Miller, and Michele Galietta / Jennifer Dysart are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is PSY 700 at John Jay hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.3 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a PSY 700 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.