Catalog Description
Explore aspects of the legal system studied by psychologists. Emphasis on research and theories in psychology to understand key participants in the legal system (e.g., criminals, police, victims, witnesses) and examine legal controversies (e.g., race and justice, death penalty, insanity defense, profiling, and eyewitness identification) that can affect legal outcomes.
Section Notes
This class takes place in-person on the Ocean Campus.
Requisites
Recommended Preparation, PSYC 1
Learning Outcomes