Psychology and Law: 3 semester hours

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide an in-depth review of psychology and law with an emphasis on how psychological science has informed various practices in the legal system and the role of psychologists in the legal system. Topics of inquiry include family law, mental health evaluations, legal decision-making, the insanity defense, the death penalty, civil commitment, police investigations, interrogations and confessions, and eyewitness testimony. Prerequisites: PSYC 1113 or PSYC 2301 .