Concentration in Forensic Psychology
Forensic psychologists apply psychological principles to legal issues. Their expertise is often essential within the judicial system. They can, for example, help a judge decide which parent should have custody of a child or evaluate a defendant’s mental competence to stand trial.
Forensic psychologists also conduct research on jury behavior or eyewitness testimony. Some forensic psychologists are trained in both psychology and the law.
Coursework
| Required courses: | |
| PSYC 4800 | Law and Psychology |
| PSYC 4560 | Forensic Psychology |
| Plus two of the following: | |
| PSYC 3450 | Social Psychology |
| PSYC 4440 | Abnormal Psychology |
| OR | Criminal Justice course(s) that are primarily psychological in nature and approved by student’s psychology advisor |