PSY 4441 - FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Introduces the role of psychologists in the legal system. Assignments examine and evaluate assumptions made by the legal system about psychological and scientific issues. This approach serves as a framework for considering specific psycho-legal issues. Students study issues pertaining to jury trials, the insanity plea, punishment and sentencing issues, the rights of children, and other important questions.

Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101 and 49 earned credits.

Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy