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PSYC 4020 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030  with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor
Description: Forensic psychology is the application of psychological research and principles to the understanding and functioning of the legal and criminal justice system. This course includes such areas as psychology in the courtroom (jury selection, competency), criminal psychology (police psychology, criminal psychopathology), and family psychology (child custody, sexual abuse).