Criminal Justice (CRJS) - Psychology and Law

CRJS 2106  Psychology and Law

Prerequisites:

PSYC 1106 and PSYC 1107

Antirequisites:

Students may not be registered in, or have credit for CRJS 3106.

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

This course will provide students with an introduction to Psychology and Law. The course will include an examination of psychological applications to criminal procedure. In addition, students will be introduced to concepts central to forensic clinical psychology and forensic civil psychology. Topics covered in this course may include police investigation, jury selection, fitness to stand trial, civil commitment and civil competence.