PYC 7400 JUVENILE OFFENDERS: IMPLICATIONS OF ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSIS FOR REHABILITATION (3)

Students will focus on studying the forensic psychology of juvenile delinquents. Course material will address issues related to adolescent development, the psychology of juvenile delinquency, and the social and legal matters related to adolescent development and delinquent behavior. The course will cover issues in juvenile delinquency and violence, criminal prosecution of juvenile cases, and other issues involved in the interface between child psychology and the legal system. The course format emphasizes discussing current problems in the law and adolescent psychology field. Students will be expected to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the material and to formulate and express their own opinions on relevant issues and how to develop educational programs for juvenile offenders.