PSYC-7630: Forensics Psychology

This course will provide a broad spectrum of various types of practice in the forensic psychology arena, including an understanding of the basic concepts of forensic practice and associated case law. We will explore ethical principles that are unique to the practice of forensic psychology. We will discuss forensic evaluations in litigation issues including the following: -Criminal practice, such as evaluations for competency to proceed to trial, competency to plead, and competency to be sentenced -Evaluations regarding a defendant’s mental state at the time of crime (insanity and diminished capacity) -Civil commitment grounds and evaluations for civil commitment -Civil commitment of Sexual Violent Predators: the grounds for commitment, evaluations for commitment, and disposition of detainees -Evaluations for determination of child custody and/or visitation agreements -Evaluations for parental fitness -Evaluations for emotional damages for personal injury claims -Evaluations for workers’ compensation (Labor & Industry) claims -Discussions regarding the justice system and how it works or does not work, the federalist system, the appellate court system, and grounds for appeal of cases -Discussions of significant appellate court cases in the State and Federal System We will have several guest speakers in various areas of forensic practice.
Min. Credits: 3.0
Credit Basis: Quarter credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ Seattle
Method(s): Classroom
Faculty Consent Required: N
Program Approval Required: N
Course Type Psychology, Counseling and Therapy

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PSYC-7630: Forensics Psychology