Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Three credits · Undergraduate

Forensic Psychology refers broadly to all matters at the interface of psychology and law. This includes the production and application of psychological science and knowledge to legal issues. Possible topics include eyewitness testimony, jury selection, deception detection, criminal law, police stress, forensic risk assessment, criminal behaviour, and types of offenders (e.g., sexual offenders, psychopaths, murderers). Restricted to students in Applied Forensic Psychology programs. Prerequisite: PSYC 101, concurrent or completed. Three credits.