PSY 476 Seminar in the Psychological Analysis of Criminal Behavior and the Criminal Justice System

3 hours 

Advanced analysis of criminal behavior and various problems confronting the criminal justice system from a psychological perspective. Topics include the psychological assessment of offenders and the psychosocial assessment of various components of the criminal justice system. Ethical issues in the assessment and rehabilitation of offenders, and in researching psycho-legal issues will also be considered. Case studies and student presentations will be emphasized.