FO 450 - Forensic Cognitive Psychology

(3.00 cr.)

Introduction to the application of cognitive psychology to the improvement of forensic science policy and practice. Students examine current challenges for the forensic science community, including the contribution of forensic science errors to wrongful convictions and the increasing demand for forensic examinations to produce probative results in criminal trials.

Prerequisite: BL 101 or written permission of the forensic studies director.
Restrictions: Restricted to forensic studies majors and minors.

Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually

Interdisciplinary Studies: FO/IFS