This course introduces students to central issues in the area of forensic psychology, including recent theoretical and research developments. Topics may include detecting deception, eyewitness testimony, police selection and training, investigative interviewing, jury selection and decision-making, offender profiling, special populations (e.g., psychopathy, domestic violence), and fitness to stand trial.

Antirequisite(s): Psychology 2031A/B, Psychology 2032A/B, the former Psychology 3314F/G.

Prerequisite(s): At least 0.5 Psych course in Research Methods at the 2000 level or above, and registration in 3rd or 4th year of Honors Specialization or Honors Double Major in Psych, or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 3 lecture/discussion hours.