Carleton University · PSYC 2400

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Introduction to forensic psychology, including a survey of theories, issues, methods, and findings. Topics covered may include development of offending, eyewitness testimony, victim studies, risk assessment, offender rehabilitation, offender classification, and police studies.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Introduction to forensic psychology, including a survey of theories, issues, methods, and findings. Topics covered may include development of offending, eyewitness testimony, victim studies, risk assessment, offender rehabilitation, offender classification, and police studies.

  • Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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