Criminal Law and Psychiatry
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Course Title
Criminal Law and Psychiatry
Status
Active
Subject code
LAWE
Course Number
605
Course Long Title
Criminal Law and Psychiatry
Department(s)
Description
Explores the intersections between criminal law and psychiatry/psychology. Discusses psychiatric diagnoses and the roles of mental health professionals within the criminal justice system, including `evaluator` and `expert.` Topics include competency to stand trial, the insanity defense, false confessions, mental health and drug courts, and sex offenses and offenders.
Min
2
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