Forensic Psychology

(3 Credits)

Covers several areas that form the interface between the legal system and psychology. Topics include the causes, treatment, and prevention of criminal behavior; eyewitness testimony, expert witnesses, jury composition, and the role that psychologicalCovers several areas that form the interface between the legal system and psychology. Topics include the causes, treatment, and prevention of criminal behavior; eyewitness testimony, expert witnesses, jury composition, and the role that psychological factors play in the presentation of a course case; and the role of punishment.