Nov 11, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

FPSY 3210U – Forensic Psychology

This course is an overview of theory and research in the field of psychology and law, with predominant emphasis on how psychology can inform criminal and civil proceedings. Psychological principles drawn from a variety of sub-disciplines (e.g., social, clinical, cognitive, developmental) are surveyed in terms of their relevance and application to issues such as jury decision-making, eyewitness testimony, insanity defence, detection of lies, confessions, repressed and recovered memories, child witnesses and the role of psychologists as expert witnesses.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U
Credit restriction(s): LGLS 3210U and FSCI 3210U and PSYC 3210U
Experiential learning: Yes