School of Health Professions
Undergraduate

Term: Spring 2027
Session: Full Term (Jan 19 - May 07)
Start Date: Tuesday, Jan 19, 2027
End Date: Friday, May 07, 2027
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Wed.
Time: 06:00 PM to 08:50 PM

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