PS 310 Forensic Psychology

This course delves into numerous aspects of the field of forensic psychology, such as careers in forensic psychology, forensic psychological assessment, psychopathy, expert testimony, serial killers and mass murders, sanity and insanity plea, aggression and violence, police investigations and psychology and effects of mental illness in the field.  Students will understand profiling techniques, psychological risk assessments, interrogation and interview techniques, and the importance of landmark legal cases pertaining to forensic psychology.

 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PS 110 Introduction to Psychology