PSYC 4560 FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)
The roles and functions of forensic psychologists, as participants in the legal system, are studied, with special emphasis on the relevance of theories and principles from social psychology. Psychological concepts, theories, data, research methods and applications to varied substantive topics are examined (e.g., forensic careers, police psychology, violence, criminal profiling, sociopathy and psychopathy, risk assessment, expert testimony, and corrections).
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1010 or SOC 1010 and PSYC 3450 or SOC 3450.