For students interested in applying psychology to the criminal justice and legal systems, the Psychology Department offers a Forensic Psychology minor in collaboration with the Criminal Justice major at Canisius College. The word derives from the public forums of Ancient Rome where the law courts were commonly held. Today, forensic psychology is a generic term covering the diverse clinical, applied, and research activities which make up the combined area of psychology and law.
Forensic psychology offers a wide variety of career opportunities.
These consulting services may include interpretation of psychological data or the development of psychological opinions. They also may provide testimony to courts and work with police investigation units. I want to minor in Forensic Psychology. The curriculum described below meets the requirement of both the Psychology and Criminal Justice Majors and includes the courses needed to complete the Forensic Psychology Minor. Any Two additional Psychology courses.