Overview
Description
This course provides an overview of criminal and civil forensic psychology. Topics include, but are not limited to police and investigative psychology, legal psychology, criminal psychology, victimology and victim services, and correctional psychology.
Requirements
Prerequisites
CRJ 104CRJ 160PSY 101
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 104 or CRJ 160 or PSY 101.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- distinguish forensic psychology from other forensic sciences.
- describe the many ways psychology contributes to the investigation of crime.
- describe the role of forensic psychologists working in criminal and civil courts.
- enumerate and discuss the psychological effects of being victimized.
- summarize roles of psychologists and other mental health professionals in adult and juvenile corrections.
- identify career opportunities available to forensic psychologists.