Course Requirements

Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology (57 units)

Core Requirements

CJS510 Legal Research & Reasoning

This course provides as introduction to legal research methods, including state and federal reported cases, digests, annotated codes, state and federal administrative regulations, and computerized legal research, as well as an introduction to the writing of case briefs and memoranda. This course is also an advanced an examination of aspects of evidence acquisition, evaluation, and preservation with special consideration of the legal context including its use in the trial process. This course is designed to provide additional insights concerning the proper use of evidence and its admissibility. (3 units; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	CJS510-B	B	Hinrichs, Troy	09/03/2013	Tuesday	4:00 PM - 6:45 PM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	CJS510-A	A	Hinrichs, Troy	09/03/2013	Monday	7:15 PM - 10:00 PM	TBA Array

CJS520 Advanced Criminal Law

Graduate level course on the nature of criminal law; philosophical and historical development; major definitions and concepts; classification of crime; elements of crimes and penalties using California and federal statutes as illustrations; defenses to criminal responsibility; criminal responsibility. (3 units; Spring)

CJS530 Theories & Prspctves Crim Behav

A study in the traditional and theoretical schools of criminology. Theories relating to individual abnormality and theories relating to cultural influences are examined. Theories of the causes of delinquency and data on delinquent behavior including gangs, minor and major criminal actions and methods of correction are also covered. (3 units; Summer)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Summer 2013	CJS530-A	A	Gamez, Ana	05/06/2013	Wednesday	4:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Yeager Center B218

CJS560 Criminal Investigations

This course will examine elements of criminal investigation, including crime scene preservation, evidence collection and interviewing. To bring these two topics (investigation and report writing) together, students will also be exposed to various concepts of criminal law, search and seizure and police procedures. (3 units; Summer)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Summer 2013	CJS560-A	A	Hinrichs, Troy	05/06/2013	Monday	4:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Mission Hall 127

FPY500 Statistical Analysis I

This course introduces graduate students to univariate and bivariate statistical analysis. The course will review linear correlations, reliability analyses, independent t-tests, dependent t-tests, one way ANOVA, factorial ANOVA, linear regression, and chi-squares statistics. Pre-requisite: BEH 383 or equivalent. (3 units; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	FPY500-B	B	Larsen, Anne-Marie	09/03/2013	Monday	4:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Yeager Center B113
Fall 2013	FPY500-A	A	Gamez, Ana	09/03/2013	Thursday	4:00 PM - 6:45 PM	James Complex 375

FPY501 Statistical Analysis II

This course introduces graduate students to multivariate statistics, overview of univariate and bivariate statistics, screening of data including issues of normality, linearity, homoscedasticity, multiple regression, canonical correlations, analysis of covariance, multiple analysis of variance and covariance, profile analysis, logistic regression, principle components and factor analysis, and introduction to structural equation modeling. Prerequisite: FPY 500. (3 units; Spring)

FPY505 Forensic Research Methods I

This course examines the nature of the research process emphasizing the formulation of investigative questions and testable hypotheses. The course reviews qualitative methods of data collection, data analysis and report writing. Within a small group setting, students and professors will design and implement field research from topic selection to publication submission. Prerequisite: BEH 385 or equivalent. (3 units; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	FPY505-B	B	TBA	09/03/2013	Monday	4:00 PM - 6:45 PM	James Complex 375
Fall 2013	FPY505-C	C	Gamez, Ana	09/03/2013	Wednesday	4:00 PM - 6:45 PM	James Complex 375
Fall 2013	FPY505-A	A	TBA	09/03/2013	Tuesday	4:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Yeager Center B113

FPY506 Forensics Research Methods II

This course examines the nature of the research process emphasizing the formulation of investigative questions and testable hypotheses. This course reviews quantitative methods of data collection, data analysis and report writing. Within a small group setting, students and professors will design and implement field research from topic selection to publication submission. Prerequisites: FPY 501 and 505. (3 units; Spring)

FPY510 Biological Bases of Behavior

This course examines the biological bases of behavior and learning through the lifespan, including the fundamentals of neuroanatomy, brain development, neuropsychology, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, psychopharmacology and temperament. (3 units; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	FPY510-A	A	TBA	09/03/2013	Monday	4:00 PM - 6:45 PM	TBA Array

FPY520 Criminal Profiling

This course is meant to teach graduate students the fundamentals of reconstructing the serial offenders motives and intent through examination of psychological evidence left by perpetrators at crime scenes. This course incorporates a multifaceted approach to psychological profiling utilizing criminal investigative skills, social psychological principles, and advanced research methodology. (3 units; Spring)

FPY530 Advanced Social Psychology

Survey of theory, method, and research results in areas of social psychology, such as attitude formation and change, social perception/ cognition, impression formation, social influence, interpersonal attraction and relationships, aggression and pro-social behavior, and group dynamics. Application in areas such as criminal behavior, legal settings, or neurobehavioral psychology will also be included. (3 units; Summer)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Summer 2013	FPY530-A	A	Aguilar, Jenny Elizabeth_Ann	05/06/2013	Tuesday	4:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Yeager Center B218

FPY535 Advcd Psychopatholgy & Crimnlty

Nature and causes of reactions to social, biological and psychological stress and maladaptive developments with an emphasis on psychopathy and criminality.(3 units; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	FPY535-B	B	TBA	09/03/2013	Tuesday	7:15 PM - 10:00 PM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	FPY535-A	A	Gamez, Ana	09/03/2013	Tuesday	7:15 PM - 10:00 PM	TBA Array

FPY540 Psychology, Law, and Ethics

This course covers relevant laws and ethical issues affecting forensic psychologists practicing in California. It is designed to instill a broad understanding of the issues/areas within the field of forensic psychology. This broad understanding will include the areas of psychology, law, criminal justice, and forensic mental health. Students will be given the opportunity to gain this basic knowledge and will be expected to critically analyze theories, policies, research, and practices within the field of forensic psychology. (3 units; Spring)

FPY560 Forensic Practicum I

This course will serve as a supplement to the students academic and field placement experience. Within a small group setting, students and professors will discuss issues and linkages between their academic work and their field placement experience. This may best be described as a weekly, small group supervision process allowing students to concretize theoretical models utilized within the culture of forensic practice. (3 units; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	FPY560-A	A	Gamez, Ana	09/03/2013	Thursday	7:15 PM - 10:00 PM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	FPY560-B	B	Gamez, Ana	09/03/2013	Wednesday	7:15 PM - 10:00 PM	TBA Array

FPY565 Forensic Practicum II

A continuation of Forensic Practicum I (3 units; Spring)

FPY570 Thesis I: Lit Rvw & Resrch Prop

This course will introduce the student to the style and organization of the thesis requirement. Sections of the thesis to be developed will be the Abstract (a brief summary of both the problem or question and results); Introduction (a definition or description of the problem or question and a statement of the study's purpose and rationale); Methodology (information regarding the subject's mechanics and procedures of the project). Prerequisite: FPY 505.(3 units; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	FPY570-B	B	TBA	09/03/2013	Thursday	4:00 PM - 6:45 PM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	FPY570-A	A	Larsen, Anne-Marie	09/03/2013	Monday	7:15 PM - 10:00 PM	TBA Array

FPY575 Thesis II: Results & Discussion

A continuation of FPY 570. Sections of the thesis to be developed will include: results (this may include tables, figures statistical analysis, or qualitative narrative outcomes); Discussion (this section will include a cogent and critical analysis of the implications of the findings, as well as any conclusions which may be drawn); References (this will reflect careful review of the literature specific to the subject being studied); Appendices (this may include items such as letters, measurements, or other written materials used or analyzed in the study) Prerequisite FPY570. 3 units

FPY595 Special Topics

This course is designed to be an in-depth seminar on a selected topic within Forensic Psychology and may be repeated up to three times with a change in topic for a maximum of nine units. (3 units; Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	FPY595-A	A	Gamez, Ana	09/03/2013	Saturday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	TBA ONLN

PSY510 Human Growth and Development

A study of the developmental cycle of the human organism from a cognitive, psychological, sociological, and moral perspective. Emphasis is placed on theories and research related to child development. (3 units; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	PSY510-A	A	Smith, Erin I.	09/03/2013	Monday	4:00 PM - 6:45 PM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	PSY510-D	D	Smith, Erin I.	09/03/2013	Monday	7:15 PM - 10:00 PM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	PSY510-B	B	Vazquez, Veola E.	09/03/2013	Wednesday	4:00 PM - 6:45 PM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	PSY510-C	C	Pearce, Kenneth C.	09/03/2013	Thursday	7:15 PM - 10:00 PM	TBA Array

Forensic Psychology Two Year Cycle

Year 1

Fall