Forensic Psychology (PSY 245)

Term: 2021-2022 AY - Spring Semester

Faculty

	Pamela BoivinShow MyInfo popup for Pamela Boivin
	PBoivin@kvcc.me.edu

Description

The discipline of forensic psychology has become extremely popular for students over the past two decades, in part because of numerous TV programs addressing the topic such as: Law and Order, CSI, Criminal Minds, to name a few. This course will address the application of psychological research, methods and expertise to issues that come before the legal system. Some topics include, insanity, competency, the psychology of jury-selection, expert-testimony, profiling, decision making, the treatment of psychopaths within the legal system, dangerousness, and interrogations. Prerequisite: Psy101 or permission of instructor.