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PSYC Courses:
PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology

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5 credits

Students in this course are provided with an expansive overview of forensic psychology, including basic tenets, practices, and procedures. Students explore subspecialties of forensic psychology; roles and responsibilities; and related legal, ethical, and diversity issues. They learn how forensic psychology links to the criminal justice system as they explore related topics, including criminal profiling, police psychology, psychology in the criminal courts, and correctional psychology. Through this course, students acquire a broad understanding of forensic psychology theories and concepts, which they apply to the analysis of controversial issues and contemporary challenges within the field.

BS in Psychology

Prerequisites

  • PSYC 1001 or PSYC 1001Y or PSYC 1002 or PSYC 1003
  • PSYC 2000

All Other Programs

Prerequisites

  • PSYC 1001 or PSYC 1001Y or PSYC 1002 or PSYC 1003
*Students may take this as a non-degree course, which means they do not have to be enrolled in a program. Contact an enrollment specialist [1-866-492-5336 (U.S.);1-443-627-7222 (toll)] for more information or visit School of Lifelong Learning for more information.