FPSY 4060U – Wrongful Conviction

This course is about the wrongful conviction and incarceration of the factually innocent. We will discuss the factors that have been identified as leading to wrongful convictions, as well as the experiences of the innocent post-conviction. The cases of particular Canadian exonerees may be used as examples. Students will independently seek out and read academic research and official documents to prepare for their seminar. Most activities occur during regularly scheduled class time, and thus attendance for this class is mandatory. Although we will primarily focus on psychological aspects of wrongful conviction, we will also address relevant literature from other related disciplines.
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing in Forensic Psychology
Experiential learning: Yes