Forensic Psychology

Catalog description

Forensic Psychology - Three semester hours This course introduces students to the field of forensic psychology, its history, and the relationship between law and psychology, the mental health system, mental illness and criminal conduct. An introduction to the legal system is also included. As an introduction the course will highlight the following topics: ethics in forensic psychology, violence and risk assessment evaluation, treatment of the juvenile and adult offender, mental health law, psychology of law enforcement, forensic psychology in correctional settings, forensic documentation and report writing.