PSY-5505 - Diversity and Forensic Psychology

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

This course is focused on victimization and offender characteristics through the lens of diversity. Students will examine gender and cultural differences in the area of forensic psychology. Concepts such as assessment of diverse populations, prejudice and bias will be covered. Challenges that authority face as well as to remediation efforts will be explored. Professional ethics and personal values conflicts also will be explored.