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PSY 4020 - Forensic Psychology

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Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor
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).