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May 04, 2024
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PSY-510 Introduction to Psychology and the Law4 semester credits
This course analyzes various aspects of the legal system from a psychological perspective. This analysis covers the primary areas of intersection of the fields of psychology and law. The role of psychologists in the legal system, the use of psychological concepts in court, and the psychology of criminal behavior are included.
Delivery Method: Online
Grading Default: Letter
Note: 45 continuing education credits
Learning Outcome(s):
- Understand the complex psychological dilemmas related to the legal system.
- Describe the role of psychologists in the legal system.
- Outline the legal process from a psychological perspective.
- Analyze psychological characteristics of effective and ineffective police officers.
- Compare and contrast theories about the causes of crime and violence.
- Compare and contrast types of sexualized violence.
- Differentiate research findings on serial killers from findings related to other criminals.
- Analyze the research regarding eyewitness accuracy.
- Evaluate the causes of false and coerced confessions.
- Apply psychological research to jury trials and jury selection.
- Evaluate the research on jury bias, including legal methods aimed at eliminating bias.
- Compare and contrast different views regarding the use of the insanity defense.
- Analyze psychological issues in sentencing criminals.
- Evaluate psychological issues related to the corrections system.
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