PSY 375 Forensic Psychology

This course is designed to give the student a general understanding of the interface of psychology and the law and the differences between the two fields of study. In doing so, the course will examine the roles and responsibilities of forensic psychologists and will include topics such as: the selection and training of police, police interrogations and confessions, criminal profiling, criminal investigation, eyewitness accounts, trial preparation, jury selection, mental defenses and issues of competency, other types of defenses, sexual abuse issues, child custody disputes, discrimination, sexual harassment, and death penalty cases.