Minor

What is a Forensic Psychology minor?

Forensic Psychology involves applying core psychological principles to issues that have implications for the legal and justice system. A minor in Forensic Psychology is available to students of other majors at our university with the exception of Psychology. Students who major in Psychology are unable to take a minor in Forensic Psychology. Students should be aware of course prerequisites needed to pursue this minor. The Forensic Psychology minor consists of six courses (18 credit hours). A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in the minor courses is required to successfully complete the Forensic Psychology minor.

What courses will I take?

FPSY 3210U – Forensic Psychology

Two of:

PSYC 2010U – Developmental Psychology or
PSYC 2020U – Social Psychology or
PSYC 2030U – Abnormal Psychology or
PSYC 2050U – Brain and Behaviour or
PSYC 2060U – Cognitive Psychology

Three of:

FPSY 3055U – Treatment in Forensic Settings or
PSYC 3060U – Personality Psychology or
FPSY 3110U – Directed Laboratory Research in Forensic Psychology or
FPSY 3310U – Confessions and Interrogations or
FPSY 3320U – Eyewitness Psychology or
FPSY 3400U – Investigative Psychology or
PSYC 3500U – Stereotypes and Prejudice or
FPSY 3900U – Special Topics in Forensic Psychology I or
FPSY 3039U – Children, Psychology and the Law