Forensic Psychology

An overview of the field of forensic psychology – the intersection of psychology and the law. Topics include: psychology of police investigations, deception, eyewitness testimony, child victims and witnesses, juries, mental illness in court, sentencing and parole, domestic violence, sexual offenders, psychopathy, risk assessment, and special offender populations. ***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102, or 60 credit hours and permission of the Department Head.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of PSYC 321 or PSYC 320 as a forensic course.* *Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors and Certificate in Forensic Psychology students. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*