FPSY 6209 Advanced Issues in Law Enforcement Psychology* (5 credits)

This course will explore the interface of psychology and law enforcement, with an emphasis on forensic psychology and criminal justice disciplines. Landmark legal cases that pertain to psychology and criminal justice will be explored. Specific topics covered include the advanced topics of witness and expert testimony, false confessions, repressed memories, competence, the insanity defense, juvenile justice, civil commitment, and ethical principles and dilemmas that can arise in areas that involve law enforcement, and psychology.