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PSY 269 - Psychology and the Criminal Justice System


Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Examination of the individual, social, and cultural factors that contribute to criminal behavior. Theories of criminality are reviewed as are a number of specific criminal acts. A required practicum experience within the criminal justice system clarifies the role of the psychologist in dealing with criminal behavior.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Open only to matriculated students in a doctoral program in psychology.




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