This semester course is recommended for 9th graders enrolled in the Forensic Sciences Program of Study in the Academy of Law, Education and Public Service. Through an inquiry approach, this course will introduce students to psychological research, concepts of human behavior, and their applications in forensic science. Course topics include research methodologies, biological bases of behavior, developmental psychological impact, learned behaviors, intelligence, personality development, and psychological pathologies. This course is interdisciplinary in nature and supports developing college and career readiness skills while introducing students to relevant careers. Relevant STEM connections, guest speakers and field trips are also included.
