Dec 26, 2024  
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PSYC 000/4016 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology (3 cr.)



Prerequisites
PSYC 1000   and junior or senior standing.

Description
This course will provide an introduction to forensic psychology and the numerous ways that psychology interacts with the law. Forensic psychology addresses the application of psychological research, methods, and expertise to issues that come before the legal system. Topics to be covered may include insanity, competency, jury-selection, expert-testimony, decision making, criminal profiling, psychopathy, violence risk assessment, and offender treatment programs.

When Offered
offered occasionally.


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