PSY 270 - Forensic Psychology

Application of psychology theories and principles to the legal system. Understanding of how psychological knowledge relates to criminal investigations, evaluations of defendants and the trial process. Topics include: interrogation strategies, false confessions, profiling, deception detection and forensic evaluations of criminal defendants.  Prerequisite: PSY 101. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year