PSY 301 FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

A study of issues pertaining to psychologists performing services within a legal context (criminal, civil, and family court). Examples include the following: the psychologist as an expert witness, the insanity defense, competence to stand trial, diminished capacity, forensic neuropsychological evaluations, and emotional factors in personal injury evaluations. Class discussion will be facilitated by reviewing recent court cases described in the media and by discussing historically important cases that affect psychologists working within the legal system.