PSY 330 - Forensic Psychology

Institution:

Wesleyan College

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Goal To understand the application of psychological principles to forensic psychology. Content Forensic Psychology involves the application of psychological knowledge or methods to a task faced by the legal system. Both the production and application of the knowledge and methods of psychology to the civil and criminal justice system are explored (e.g., eyewitness memory and testimony, criminal behavior, jury decision making, or competency evaluations.) Special emphasis will be given to criminal profiling. Taught Spring. Prerequisite PSY 101. Credit 3 hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wesleyancollege.edu

Phone Number:

(478) 477-1110

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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