Forensic Psychology Minor

Coordinator: Molly Moreland

The 21-credit 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

Foundation Requirements

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3.0

PSY 302Psychology and Law

3.0

Total Credit Hours:6.0

Electives

5 classes, minimum 15 credits total, must choose at least one class from each set:
Total Credit Hours:15.0

Set 1: Clinical General Knowledge

PSY 370ASeminar: Introduction to Counseling

3.0

PSY 431Psychological Disorders

3.0

Note: Prerequisite for PSY 370A is Junior Standing and PSY 101 and Junior Standing for PSY 431

Set 2: Deeper and Specialized Knowledge of the Legal System

SOC 216Criminology

3.0

SOSW 217Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice

3.0

SOWK 302Forensic Social Work

3.0

PSCI 200Political Violence and Terrorism

3.0

CJ 230Introduction to Criminal Justice

3.0

LW 230Introduction to Law

3.0

Set 3: Knowledge of Psychometrics, Psychological Assessment in Psychology, or Research in Psychology and Law

PSY 375Independent Study in Psychology

1.0 - 3.0

PSY 400Neuropsychology

3.0

PSY 401Theories of Personality

3.0

PSY 434Foundations 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)

Total Credit Hours: 21.0