Forensic Psychology.

Catalog description

The topics studied by forensic psychologists vary widely. They range from the effects of drugs on behavior, to criminal behavior, juvenile delinquency, psychopathology, and profiling serial killers, just to name a few. The goal of this course is to introduce students to some representative areas of forensic psychology and to explore how forensic psychologists contribute to the legal system. Students are introduced to the methods used by forensic psychologists to explain behavior by examining a number of studies devoted to topics related to forensic psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and PSYC 316 Jr. or Sr. Standing and consent of Instructor.