Forensic Psychology

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

An introduction to how psychological theories and empirical research inform policing, the courts, and offender management and rehabilitation. Topics include suspect interrogation and lineups, deception detection, eyewitness memory and testimony, jury biases and jury selection, mental illness and specialized courts, risk assessment tools and methods, psychopathy, sexual, intimate partner, and homicidal violence. Prerequisite: FRSC 2100H and PSYC 2700H. Open only to students in Forensic Science (single major), Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, or the joint-major program in Forensic Science and Psychology. Not open to students with credit for FRSC-PSYC 4320H.