PSYC 315 - Forensic Psychology

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Introduces the role of psychology in the legal system. Students will learn how psychological principles can be applied to the criminal justice system, including profiling, custody evaluations, competency evaluations, jury decision-making, and eyewitness testimony. Students will also learn about various careers in which forensic psychology can play a role, such as interrogation, trial consulting, and child custody evaluation.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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