Forensic Psychology

Catalog description

Same as PSYCH 3405 . Prerequisites: PSYCH 1003 or CRIMIN 1100 . This course is the application of scientific psychological knowledge to matters that come before a judge or jury using actual case studies. It will focus on criminal cases such as homicide and sex offender commitment and on personal injury cases. Topics may include psychological tests used and recommended by forensic psychologists, sex offender risk assessment, consultation with attorneys, and keys to being a forensic expert on the witness stand.