PSYC 2285 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology

1. Identify the unique issues addressed by psychology and psychological science in criminal, juvenile, civil, and family courts and in corrections, policing, and public safety.
2. Discuss and analyze theories, research, and policies related to forensic psychology.
3. Evaluate cultural and systemic biases that impact decision-making in various settings where forensic psychological science is applied.
4. Apply psychological theories and prominent research findings to problems in the legal and criminal justice systems.
5. Compare and contrast the functions of psychologists and psychological science in various legal and public safety settings.
6. Examine personal beliefs, attitudes, and biases in the context of forensic psychological science.
7. Distinguish realities of the roles of psychologists and psychological science in legal and public safety settings from myths in popular media.

1. History of forensic psychology
2. Research methods in forensic psychology
3. Psychology in criminal courts
4. Psychology in juvenile courts
5. Psychology in family courts
6. Psychology in civil courts
7. Psychology in correctional settings
8. Psychology in policing and public safety
9. Forensic psychology and the media
10. Cultural competence in the legal system and public safety