PSYC3840-A Forensic Psychology
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Registration begins Monday, Mar 31, 2025
School of Health Professions
Undergraduate
Term: Fall 2025
Session: 1st 8 Week Online (Aug 23 - Oct 17)
Start Date: Saturday, Aug 23, 2025
End Date: Friday, Oct 17, 2025
Availability: Online
This course is the application of psychology in the legal system. In the course students will: survey the history and scope of forensic psychology; examine the use of psychology in civil and criminal proceedings including evaluation of competency and insanity; prepare expert witness testimony and forensic reports; discuss psychological impact on victims; and address the practice of psychology in correctional facilities and other interventions and treatment of offenders.Prerequisite: PSYC10103 Credits