Unit 1
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
History of Forensic Psychology;
Defining Forensic Psychology;
Legal Research for the social scientist
Unit 2
Applying Psychology to Civil Proceedings
Understanding Adult Domestic Law Issues;
Understanding Child Domestic Law
Issues; Conducting Personal Injury Evolution;
Personality Assessment in
Personal Injury Litigation
Unit 3
Applying Psychology to Criminal Proceedings
Evaluating eyewitness testimony in Adults & children;
Competency to stand Trial;
Insanity Defense;
Specific intent and
Diminished capacity; Probation and Parole
Unit 4
Special Applications
Violence Risk Assessment; Psychology and Law Enforcement;
Polygraph Testing
Unit 5
Communicating Expert Opinions
Writing Forensic Report; Serving as an expert witness
Unit 6
Interviewing with Offenders
Punishments and alternate routes to crime prevention; Practicing
psychology in Correctional settings; Psychotherapy with criminal
offenders
Unit 7
Professional Issues
Practicing Principled Forensic Psychology; legal, ethical and moral consideration; Training in Forensic Psychology
