PSYC-3850 Forensic Psychology

School of Social Sciences College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Description

Examines the relationship between psychology and law, focusing on the roles of psychologists in legal settings. Focuses on the applicability of various psychological theories to criminal justice processes. Topics include competence evaluations, rehabilitation potential, accuracy of eyewitness testimony, the psychology of jury selection, bystander apathy, the insanity defense, and the effectiveness of the polygraph, among others.

Requisites

Prerequisites: eMajor Introduction Quiz C and PSYC 1101 Minimum Grade: C and ENGL 1102 Minimum Grade: C

Course Hours

Lecture Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0Total Hours: 3.00

Semesters

Summer 2026 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
Forensic Psychology Not Assigned eMajor 01E eMajor Courses External Resource
Spring 2026 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
Forensic Psychology Elizabeth Dose eMajor 50E eMajor Courses External Resource
Forensic Psychology Elizabeth Dose eMajor 51E eMajor Courses External Resource
Forensic Psychology Not Assigned eMajor 52E eMajor Courses External Resource
Spring 2025 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
Forensic Psychology Elizabeth Dose eMajor 50E eMajor Courses External Resource
Forensic Psychology Elizabeth Dose eMajor 51E eMajor Courses External Resource