Academic Catalog

PSYC333 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code: 3710333
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 6.0
Department: Psychology
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Assist.Prof.Dr JACQUELINE MASSA
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

The course provides an introduction to the field of forensic psychology through examination of the relationship between psychology and the legal system. The course will address the nature of forensic psychology, ethical issues, criminal causality, offender responsibility, and discrimination issues.