Certified in Forensic Psychology

What Will You Learn?

• Students in this course will:
• Distinguish forensic psychology from other forensic sciences
• Understand the many ways psychology contributes to the investigation of crime
• Describe the role of forensic psychologists working in criminal and civil courts
• Examine the psychological effects of being victimized
• Summarize the role of psychologists and other mental health professionals in adult and juvenile corrections
• Identify the range of career opportunities available to forensic psychologists