PSYC 2170 - Forensic Psychology

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Psychology

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course will examine the relationship between psychology and different components of the criminal justice system. An introduction to the field of forensic psychology will be provided and examination of some different types of criminal behavior will occur. Applications of psychological principles to the resolution of problems within the criminal justice field will also be explored. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take PSYC 1010

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Computation

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Discuss and define forensic psychology.	Class activities, written assignments and exams – Weeks 1 and 2
2. Analyze the relationship between psychology and the law.	Class activities, written assignments and exams – Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
3. Describe the different roles and responsibilities of forensic psychologists.	Class activities and exams – Weeks 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16
4. Evaluate selected techniques of criminal investigation and trial procedures linked to forensic psychology.	Class activities, written assignments and exams – Weeks 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13
5. Explain the role of the forensic psychologist related to insanity and competency.	Class activities and exams – Weeks 5 and 7
6. Classify the concepts of dangerousness and risk assessment.	Class activities and exams– Week6
7. Analyze selected psychological disorders in the current edition of the DSM	Class activities, written assignments and exams – Weeks 5, 7, and 1

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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