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Forensic Psychology (PSY 245)

Term: 2021-2022 AY - Spring Semester

Description

The discipline of forensic psychology has become extremely popular for students over the past two decades, in part because of numerous TV programs addressing the topic such as: Law and Order, CSI, Criminal Minds, to name a few. This course will address the application of psychological research, methods and expertise to issues that come before the legal system. Some topics include, insanity, competency, the psychology of jury-selection, expert-testimony, profiling, decision making, the treatment of psychopaths within the legal system, dangerousness, and interrogations. Prerequisite: Psy101 or permission of instructor.