PSYC 371 - Psychology, Forensics, and the Law

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed

The course subject matter examines areas where the fields of psychology and criminal justice intersect. Content from the pychology fields of clinical, cognitive, industrial-organizational, and social psychology will be highlighted as they relate to issues relevant to identification of potential suspects up to and including the trial and sentencing of those convicted of crimes. Coverage will include but is not limited to interrogations, polygraph testing, criminal profiling, eyewitness memory and testimony, competency issues, insanity issues, jury selection and decision. Students will not receive credit for both PSYC 365: Special Topics: Psychology, Forensics, and the Law and PSYC 371.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or instructor’s approval.