Forensic Psychology Minor
Coordinator: Molly Moreland
The forensic psychology minor enables students to explore the intersection of psychology and the law. Through a variety of coursework, students learn how the law guides psychological research and practice as well as how psychological research impacts legislation, public policy, and court decisions. Note: This minor is only open to non-psychology majors.
Requirements
Electives
5 classes, 15 credits total, must choose at least one class from each set:
Set 1: Clinical General Knowledge
| PSY 370A | Seminar: Introduction to Counseling | 3.0 |
| PSY 431 | Abnormal Psychology | 3.0 |
Set 2: Deeper and Specialized Knowledge of the Legal System
| SOC 216 | Criminology | 3.0 |
| SOSW 217 | Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice | 3.0 |
| SOWK 302 | Forensic Social Work | 3.0 |
| PSCI 200 | Political Violence and Terrorism | 3.0 |
| CJ 230 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| LW 230 | Introduction to Law | 3.0 |
Set 3: Knowledge of Psychometrics, Psychological Assessment in Psychology, or Research in Psychology and Law
| PSY 375 | Independent Study in Psychology | 1.0 - 3.0 |
| PSY 400 | Neuropsychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 401 | Theories of Personality | 3.0 |
| PSY 434 | Foundations of Psychological Testing | 3.0 |
Note: PSY 375 Independent Study may be approved with a faculty sponsor in psychology, has a prerequisite of PSY 302, and credits can be allocated across the academic year if desired (e.g., 1 credit in Fall, 2 credits in Spring).
Note: PSY 400 and PSY 401 have prerequisite of Junior Standing; PSY 434 has prerequisites of Junior Standing and Statistics (MATH 112, PSY 211 or SOC 261)
Foundation Requirements
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 302 | Psychology and Law | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6.0 |
Total Credit Hours: 21.0