Our Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology with a major in Legal Psychology focuses on issues such as witness memory, interrogations, investigative interviewing, lineups, deception detection and juror decision-making. FIU is one of the few universities in the world with a doctoral concentration in legal psychology.
Our program provides a solid foundation in the traditional and emerging research at the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system. Students complete a series of courses designed to provide a thorough understanding of psychological theory as well as applied and basic research. Students are actively involved in research throughout their time in the program. Note that our program does not provide training for a career as a forensic psychologist.
The department of psychology is committed to a student body that is representative of the community in which it is located and the greater global society in which its alumni will work, teach, serve and conduct research. To this end, the department aligns with the mission of an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) which is to support expansion of educational opportunities for Hispanic Americans and other underrepresented populations.
Announcements
Interested in getting a Legal Psychology PhD? Have questions about our program or the application process? Click to register for our 2024 Virtual Open House on Friday October 11th at 11am (EST)!
We are excited to have Dr. Heather Flowe joining our faculty for the next year as a courtesy Professor. Welcome, Dr. Flowe! Dr. Flowe’s exciting work is an excellent complement to the work our faculty and students conduct, and we look forward to future collaborations.
We are excited to announce our new partnership with Focus Litigation Consulting, founded by Legal Psychology alum Dr. Geri Fischman. Starting in 2024 Maria Sparacino, a Legal Psychology doctoral candidate, will serve as a Fellow at Focus Litigation Consulting for a year, gaining valuable experience in the trial consulting world.
Program Director
For general questions about FIU's Psychology graduate programs and how to apply, please reach out to psygrad@fiu.edu.
For questions specific to the Legal Psychology Ph.D. program, please email Dr. Evans at jacevans@fiu.edu.
Jacqueline R. Evans
Associate Professor
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jacevans@fiu.edu
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