DPSY 736 - Psycholegal Assessment, Diagnosis, and Testimony

3 Credit(s)

This seminar is designed to help law-psychology and forensic-psychology students develop the knowledge and skills that they need to perform forensic assessments and testify in legal contexts. Students are introduced to general types of information and considerations, such as the legal rules that qualify experts to testify in court. In addition, the course covers the information needed in applying psychological knowledge to specific types of litigation, such as personal injury, child custody, or criminal law cases.