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MENTAL HEALTH AND THE LAW (CHS-264514)
Course Description: This study will familiarize the student with the procedures that the civil and criminal law uses to address the treatment of individuals with mental disabilities, including guardianship for those determined unable to manage their property or their welfare, those deemed a danger to themselves or others, those incompetent to stand trial and those not responsible for criminal behavior. The increasing role of the police and correctional institutions in dealing with these individuals will be examined, including the right of mentally-disabled persons to treatment and their right to refuse treatment. Assignments include quizzes, written papers, research essays, a course project, and discussion participation. This online course is offered through Online Learning. You can take this as an individual course or as part of an online degree program, with term starts in March, May, September, November and January. View current term offerings and all online courses. Click here to register for online courses.
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