PSYC 8600 - Mental Health, Law, and Children

Surveys the interaction between the legal system and current research and practices relating to the mental health of children and families. Covers children in the juvenile justice system, child custody, child forensic psychology, child maltreatment, minor’s rights and legal issues in the schools. Includes a community/clinical laboratory. Three class and two laboratory hours.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission; or second-year standing in a graduate program in the Department of Psychology.



Credits: 4