PSYCHOLOGY 405
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

1. Catalog Entry

PSYCHOLOGY 405: Forensic Psychology
Three hours lecture (3).

The purpose of this course is to convey information relating to forensic psychology, including aggression, serial killers, eyewitness testimony, courtroom psychology, detecting deception, the insanity plea, detecting malingering and dissimulation, critical incident counseling, and hostage negotiation.

2. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

1. Careers in forensic psychology
2. Understanding aggression
3. Serial killers and other multiple murderers
4. Eyewitness testimony
5. Interviewing victims and witnesses
6. Courtroom psychology
7. The insanity plea
8. Detecting malingering and dissimulation
9. Detecting deception
10. Critical incident counseling
11. Crisis negotiations

3. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

Course will include formal lecture, discussion, student discussion, and hands-on projects.

4. Goals and Objectives of the Course

Students will develop an in-depth knowledge of the theory and application of forensic psychology.

5. Assessment Measures

Graded assignments may include in-class tests, a final examination, the assignment and presentation of exercises and projects, and class preparation and participation.

6. Other Course Information

None

7. Review and Approval

DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
March 1994 Updated and put Dr. Alastair V. E. Harris in new format
Revised: January 6, 2005