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Sep 21, 2025
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PSYC 379 - Forensic Psychology
3 Credit(s)
Forensic psychology involves the application of psychological methods and knowledge to the legal system. This course is a survey of the major questions, methods, and research findings of forensic psychology, with major topics to include: criminal responsibility, criminal competencies, child abuse and custody, eyewitness testimony, interrogations and confessions, risk assessment, civil commitment, death penalty evaluations, and ethical standards for forensic psychological practice.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 and PSYC 239 ; or permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: AN
Grading Method: Student option.
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