[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2012-2013 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 22, 2024  
[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2012-2013 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSY 510 - Psychopathology of Criminal Behavior

3 credit hours
This course explores the clinical aspects of psychological disorders as they relate to criminal behavior. The focus will be a practical approach to understanding these psychological disorders and how they impact people in ways that lead to various kinds of criminal behavior. Topics will include the implications for law enforcement in dealing with psychologically impaired criminals, the impact of substance abuse and the use of psychiatric medications.