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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