2018-2019 Catalog

Minor: Forensic Psychology, 18 Credits

Forensic Psychology is a rapidly-growing field that examines the interaction between psychology and the legal system. Some of the topics include: eye witness testimony, insanity defence, profiling, and the criminal mind. A combination of courses in psychology and the social and natural sciences is complemented by internship experience, to create a balanced experience for the student.

Requirements

Foundation Segment (9 credits)

PSYCH 250INTRO TO FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

PS 107INTRO CRIMINAL JUSTICE

PSYCH 350ADVANCED FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Applied Segment (3 credits)

Take one of the following:

PSYCH 363ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCH 399INTERNSHIP

PSYCH 499INTERNSHIP

PSYCH 399INTERNSHIP

PSYCH 499INTERNSHIP

Electives Segment (6 credits)

Take two of the following:

AIP 312GREAT TRIALS OF THE CENTURY

AIP 314THE CRIMINAL MIND

PS 324LAW, GOVT &POLITICS IN AMERICA

PS 337CRIME AND SOCIETY

SOC 204VALUING DIFFERENCE

CHEM 120INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCI

SOC 201