PSYC 222 - Forensic Psychology

Institution:

Community College of Philadelphia

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Students will examine the interplay between the disciplines of psychology and law. The course will examine the psychological and behavioral issues that impact both the criminal and civil justice systems, and conversely, how law and justice affect human behavior. Topics to be covered include police psychology, eyewitness testimony, competency/insanity, jury selection and decision-making, corrections and re-entry, victimology and victim services, employment law, family law, child custody, and juvenile deliquency.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENGL 101 and (PSYC 101 or JUST 101)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

3-0-3

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccp.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 751-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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