PSY 557 - Forensic Psychology: Child Abuse and the Law

Credit Hours: 3
Study of the legal issues related to child abuse and exploitation. Students will gain an understanding of the law pertaining to child cases and how interactions with children can bolster or diminish the quality of children’s memory report as seen by the judicial system. The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office will participate in the design of this course, thus the specific legal issues discussed will remain current and may change based on the needs of the community. May be taught concurrently with PSY 657. Cannot receive credit for both PSY 557 and PSY 657.

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and 60 hours.
Lecture contact hours: 3

Typically offered: Fall, Spring