2024-2025 Catalog

PSYCH-348 Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Examines the interface between psychology and the law by exploring the theoretical, conceptual, and applied facets of forensic psychology. Topics include: the assessment of competence, civil commitment, insanity defenses, violence risk assessment, the detection of deception, expert testimony, assessment of child abuse and neglect, child custody/visitation and ethical issues in the practice of forensic psychology.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Student has satisfied all of the following Student has completed or is in process of completing 54 Credits And Student has satisfied all of the following Student has completed all of the following course(s) PSYCH 114 - General Psychology