PSYC 405
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
Catalog Entry
PSYCHOLOGY 405: Forensic Psychology
Three hours lecture (3).
Prerequisite: PSYC 121.
The purpose of this course is to convey information relating to forensic psychology, including aggression, serial killers, eyewitness testimony, courtroom psychology, detecting deception, the insanity plea, detecting malingering and dissimulation, critical incident counseling, and hostage negotiation.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
1. Careers in forensic psychology
2. Understanding aggression
3. Serial killers and other multiple murderers
4. Eyewitness testimony
5. Interviewing victims and witnesses
6. Courtroom psychology
7. The insanity plea
8. Detecting malingering and dissimulation
9. Detecting deception
10. Critical incident counseling
11. Crisis negotiations
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Course will include formal lecture, discussion, student discussion, and hands-on projects.
- Goals and Objectives of the Course
Students will develop an in-depth knowledge of the theory and application of forensic psychology.
Assessment Measures
Graded assignments may include in-class tests, a final examination, the assignment and presentation of exercises and projects, and class preparation and participation.
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
March 1994 Updated and put Dr. Alastair V. E. Harris in new format
Revised: January 6, 2005
