Psychology and Legal Issues
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Overview
Earn your degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Psychology and Legal Issues at Pittsburg State.
Combine the study of psychology and law. In this emphasis track, focus on the intersection between psychology and the legal system, and how psychological concepts and theories can be applied in legal settings.
Topics unique to the Psychology and Legal Issues emphasis track include:
- Legal psychology: The study of how psychology can be applied in the legal system, such as in the assessment of witnesses or the evaluation of evidence.
- Criminal law and justice: The study of criminal law, criminal justice systems, and issues related to crime and punishment.
- Social and developmental psychology: The study of how social and developmental factors can influence behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
- Ethics and professional conduct: The study of ethical issues in the legal and psychological professions, such as confidentiality, informed consent, and conflicts of interest.
Careers in Psychology with an emphasis in Psychology and Legal Issues
Graduates of a Psychology and Legal Issues program may pursue a variety of careers in areas such as law enforcement, criminal justice, social work, or forensic psychology. Jobs pursued by Pitt State graduates include:- Case managers
- Probation and parole officers
- Law enforcement officers
- Labor negotiators
- Personnel directors
- Substance abuse counselors
- Consumer behavior analysts
- Human relations officers
The Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology was designed for students who want to pursue a career in a psychology-related field immediately after graduation. Students also choose to pursue advanced degrees in fields such as law, psychology, or public policy.
About Psychology and Counseling Department
The Department of Psychology and Counseling has placed its graduates in schools, businesses, agencies and hospitals throughout the region, as well as provided teachers for two and four year colleges. The department enjoys a strong relationship with area mental health agencies, with many private and governmental establishments acting as training sites for students, and using department faculty and advanced graduate students as consultants. PSU is the only school within a 100 mile radius that provides graduate training in counseling, psychology and school psychology. Additionally, no other university in Kansas has an integrated psychology and counseling department, allowing the department to offer comprehensive, in-depth programs in each area and providing students with the opportunity to experience the best in both disciplines.