PSY 370
Psychology and the Law · 3 credits · Spring 2027
Requirements
Prerequisites: ENG 201 and PSY 101 and PSY 221 or PSY 242 or LAW 203
About this course
A critical examination of the relationships between the legal system and psychological theory, research and practice. Topics include: civil commitment, the rights of mental patients, standards of legal competence, psychological testimony, predictions of dangerousness, the insanity defense, child custody disputes, and ethical issues in psychology and the law.
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