Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Forensic Psychology)
Forensic psychology is the application of psychology to the law. The online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology combines general training in psychology with specialized coursework in criminal law, criminal behavior, the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders and legal decision-making. When courts are faced with cases in which a psychology-related question arises, they may turn to psychologists and ask for help with the case. For example, psychologists might assist the court in understanding a criminal's mental state at the time of a crime or whether a particular jury might have been biased against a defendant based on his or her race. This is the realm of forensic psychology.
Course syllabus:
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Research Methods
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Psychology of Criminal Investigations
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Criminology
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Forensic Psychology
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Psychology and Law
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Correctional Psychology
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Abnormal Psychology
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Introduction to Statistics