PSYC 245 Forensic Psychology

This course provides an understanding of the relationship between psychology and law by showing how psychological research and theory can inform the legal process. Some specific areas of study in forensic psychology include data gathering and operations (police work, investigation), legal proceedings (expert witnesses, competency and psychological assessment, jury selection), and institutionalization.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PSYC 101 or HDFS 101 or SOAN 101 or SOCI 101