Forensic Psychology
The forensic psychology concentration is designed to supplement the study of psychology, criminology, or other justice-related areas with an overview of the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system. The concentration focuses specifically on mental illness in the criminal justice system, the psychological experiences of the victims, psychological science in the courtroom, and psychological factors related to criminal behavior.
Students pursuing the concentration in forensic psychology take 18 credits. Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in all coursework applied to the concentration.
Specific requirements for the concentration are listed below:
Four required courses (9 credits):
- PSYC 100 - Basic Concepts in Psychology Credits: 3
- PSYC 380 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology Credits: 3
- PSYC 381 - Mental Illness and Criminal Justice Credits: 3
Two courses (6 credits):
- PSYC 382 - Psychology of Crime Victims Credits: 3
- PSYC 440 - Forensic Psychology: Science and Pseudoscience Credits: 3
- PSYC 441 - Criminal Behavior: Psychological and Neurological Aspects Credits: 3
- CRIM 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
- PSYC 461 - Special Topics Credits: 1-3 (with Undergraduate Associate Chair approval)
- PSYC 462 - Selected Topics in Forensic Psychology Credits: 3 (with Undergraduate Associate Chair approval)