PSYC 3120FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

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The field of forensic psychology is broad and multifaceted. This introductory survey course will enhance students' understanding of the relationship between scientific and practical psychological concepts, methods, and principles as they are applied to the law. The course systematically examines how psychologists help the police, courts, and corrections deal with people who exhibit deviant behaviors, as well as other situations that result in legal processes.