This course will explore the manner in which youth come in contact with the legal system by examining relevant psychological, criminological, and legal literature. The diverse roles children and adolescents play in the justice system as decision-makers, witnesses, victims, and perpetrators will be examined. Topics may include the child witness, children's memory and suggestibility, developmentally appropriate investigative interview techniques, juvenile offenders, juveniles' culpability, and interrogations of juvenile suspects. Spring.
Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE.
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
An in-depth examination of empirical research and case law in Forensic Psychology. Emphasis will be placed on the critical analysis of empirical research as a way to better understand the role of psychology in the legal system. The course will cover keys areas that include (but are not limited to) eyewitness identification, jury decision making, and expert testimony. Prerequisite: successful completion of FPY 262 with a C- or better and PSY 295 is strongly recommended. Fall.
Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE.
This lab is a complement to Senior Seminar for Forensic Psychology majors (FPY 498, PSY 497, PSY 498, CJS 496, or CJS 497). The purpose of this lab is to help students prepare for and successfully complete each section of the required Departmental Comprehensive Exam. Included are a combination of online and in classroom learning experiences. Students will receive study materials to help prepare them to complete each section of the exam that is administered each term. Review sessions will be offered as needed leading up to the administration of the exam. Either FPY 498, PSY 497, PSY 498, CJS 496, or CJS 497 are co-requisite or prerequisite for this course. Students must complete this lab, each part of the comprehensive exam with a grade of C or better, and the senior exit survey. Fall, Spring. Only open to senior Forensic Psychology majors.
Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE. Cross-listed with PSY 497L L1 and PSY 498L L1.
Students should identify a location for an internship in conjunction with a full-time Psychology Department faculty member that specializes in Forensic Psychology. Interns must be supervised by a full-time member of the department and by an on-site supervisor throughout the semester. Students must have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a Forensic Psychology GPA of 3.0 to qualify for an internship. Students must also receive permission of the department prior to registering for an internship.
Instructor Approval/Signature Needed.
Students should identify a location for an internship in conjunction with a full-time Psychology Department faculty member that specializes in Forensic Psychology. Interns must be supervised by a full-time member of the department and by an on-site supervisor throughout the semester. Students must have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a Forensic Psychology GPA of 3.0 to qualify for an internship. Students must also receive permission of the department prior to registering for an internship.
Instructor Approval/Signature Needed.
Students will conduct research relevant to Forensic Psychology with a full-time faculty member in the Psychology department. Permission of the Department Chairperson and a supervising faculty member is required prior to registration.
Instructor Approval/Signature Needed.
Students will conduct research relevant to Forensic Psychology with a full-time faculty member in the Psychology department. Permission of the Department Chairperson and a supervising faculty member is required prior to registration.
Instructor Approval/Signature Needed.
This course is designed to provide Forensic Psychology majors with a capstone experience. Each student in this course will be required to successfully complete and present a project on a significant question or topic that is being addressed by forensic psychologists currently working in the discipline. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement. Prerequisite: PSY 299 completed with a C- or better and must co-register with FPY 498L. Successful completion of the seminar, with a C- or better, is required for graduation. Open only to senior Forensic Psychology majors. Spring.
Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE. Cross-listed with PSY 498 OL1.