2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin

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.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG 201, PSY 242, and PSY 370 or PSY 372