Forensic Psychology Specialization

The specialization has a focus on the intersection between psychology as the study of human behavior and the legal system as society’s attempt to control human behavior. The psychology courses examine how the science and profession of psychology may be applied to the legal system. Students will examine the social justice implications for both psychology and law. The Forensic Psychology Specialization may enhance the eligibility of psychology majors for graduate study in forensic and clinical psychology, law, and/or criminal justice. At the bachelor’s level, the specialization may enhance eligibility for positions related to probation, incarceration programs, juvenile detention, social and legal agencies, and agencies working with victims and offenders.

Specialization in Forensic Psychology

Required Courses (18 credits)

PSY-307	LAW & PSYCHOLOGY	3
PSY-313	FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY	3
PSY-340	WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS	3
PSY-415	PSYCHOL DIMEN THERAP JURISPRUDENCE	3
SOC-320	SOCIOLOGY OF LAW	3

PSY-415: Substitutes for PSY-497 as the capstone course

Choose one from the following:

CRM-202	JUVENILE DELINQUENCY	3
CRM-328	RACE, CLASS AND CRIME	3
PSY-393	GREAT CASES LAW/PSYCHOLOGY	3
SOC-405	SOCIOLOGY OF RACE, CLASS AND GENDER	3
SOC-410	THEORIES OF DEVIANCE	3
SOC-426	SOCIOLOGY OF VIOLENCE	3