Undergraduate Programs
Concentration in Forensic Psychology
Forensic psychologists apply psychological principles to legal issues. Their expertise is often essential within the judicial system. They can, for example, help a judge decide which parent should have custody of a child or evaluate a defendant’s mental competence to stand trial. Forensic psychologists also conduct research on jury behavior or eyewitness testimony. Some forensic psychologists are trained in both psychology and the law.
Course Work
Required courses: | |
PSYC 4800 | Law and Psychology |
PSYC 4560 | Forensic Psychology |
Plus two of the following: | |
PSYC 3450 | Social Psychology |
PSYC 4440 | Abnormal Psychology |
OR | Criminal Justice course(s) that are primarily psychological in nature and approved by student’s psychology advisor |