PSY 231 - Forensic Psychology

Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take PSY-150
This course introduces students to concepts which unite psychology and the legal system. Topics include defining competency, insanity, involuntary commitment, as well as introducing forensic assessment techniques, such as interviewing process, specialized assessments, and collecting collateral information. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge in areas of forensic psychology: risk assessment, criminal competencies, insanity, psychopathology, and mentally disordered offenders. (S20489)

This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.