PSY 700
Psych and Law · 3 credits · Spring 2027
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.
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