PSYC 324 - Forensic Psychology

Unit(s): 4

This course covers mental illness and its relation to crime. Criminal justice topics from the psychological perspective include the not guilty by reason of insanity defense, risk assessments of dangerousness, sex offender recidivism risk, and mental health defenses. Other areas where mental illness and the law intersect will also be covered.

Prerequisite: PSYC 101 with a minimum grade of C
College of Arts and Sciences