Forensic Psychology
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Examines the relationship between psychology and law, focusing on the roles of psychologists
in legal settings. Focuses on the applicability of various psychological theories to criminal justice
processes. Topics include competence evaluations, rehabilitation potential, accuracy of
eyewitness testimony, the psychology of jury selection, bystander apathy, the insanity defense,
and the effectiveness of the polygraph, among others.
Pre-Requisite: eMajor Introduction Quiz and ENGL1102 and PSYC1101, with a minimum grade of C
in legal settings. Focuses on the applicability of various psychological theories to criminal justice
processes. Topics include competence evaluations, rehabilitation potential, accuracy of
eyewitness testimony, the psychology of jury selection, bystander apathy, the insanity defense,
and the effectiveness of the polygraph, among others.
Pre-Requisite: eMajor Introduction Quiz and ENGL1102 and PSYC1101, with a minimum grade of C
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