May 06, 2024  
2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1 
    
2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1

PSY 5350 Advanced Forensic Psychology


Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course is designed to provide students an advanced insight into psychological theories and concepts and their utilization in the criminal justice system. Students develop understanding of the psychologist’s involvement in the legal system, criminal investigations, and court trials. Additional topics explored include assessing violent patterns and tendencies, criminal psychopathology, common disorders among criminals, and treatment/rehabilitation options within correction and holding units.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 5000  with a grade of C or better