School of Health Professions
Undergraduate

Term: Fall 2025
Session: 2nd 8 Week Online (Oct 18 - Dec 12)
Start Date: Saturday, Oct 18, 2025
End Date: Friday, Dec 12, 2025
Availability: Online
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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