PSYC 339 Psychology & the Law

Consent of instructor required. Examines the application of psychological research and theory to significant legal and public policy questions using the case study method. Topics include the use of scientific evidence, expert testimony, statistics in the courts, children as witnesses, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, competence to stand trial, the insanity defense, divorce and child custody, and jury selection.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Required PSYC-231, PSYC-235, or PSYC-248