Forensic Psychology

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course examines ways that psychological principles can inform understanding of and practices in the criminal justice system (i.e., law enforcement, courts, corrections). Topics to be covered include: detection of deception, eyewitness testimony, legal decision-making, juries, mental illness in court, risk assessment, psychopathology, and corrections. Research on psychological factors in the criminal justice system and field practices are emphasized. Cross-listed: CJ-3470(3). Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and CJ-3470. Requisite Courses: CJ-1002 (or the former CJ-1101) and CJ-2114 and CJ-2115 (or the former CJ-2101), or STAT-1302, or PSYC-2101 and PSYC-2102, or SOC-2125 and SOC-2126 [prerequisite(s)].