The mission of the Forensic Psychology minor is to allow students to explore the field and their interest in pursuing graduate programsthat would prepare them to be scientist-practitioners of clinical and forensic psychology. This program prepares students to understandthe many ways psychology plays a part of the American Justice System including criminals, victims, juries, witnesses and judges,assessment and profiling, family and workplace law, and the effectiveness of punishment and social advocacy. Students will developskills in analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, and communication.
Program objectives include:
- Apply psychological science to understand cognitive processing errors of victims, juries, witnesses and judges, assessment andprofiling, family and workplace law, and the effectiveness of punishment, and criminal behavior.
- Apply critical thinking skills to forensic issues (from psychological, anthropological, criminal justice and/or political scienceperspectives).
- Develop skills in behavioral research and statistical analysis, and apply those skills to forensic issues.
- Critically evaluate research involving forensic issues and behavioral science.
- Understand the ethical issues that arise in forensic contexts.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of formats (written communication, oral communication, and interpersonal communication).
Minor Electives
Four of the following courses: at least two outside of the students' major.
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Total Credits
22