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Nov 25, 2024
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CRJ 669 - Psychology and the Legal System (3 units)
Examines the relationship between psychology and the law focusing on the major roles in the criminal justice system and their legal, ethical and moral implications.
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to demonstrate sophisticated thinking and writing by approaching legal issues using psychological perspectives.
2. Students will be able to construct relevant arguments based on assessment and interpretations of legal cases and psychological research.
3. Students will be able to describe, summarize, and evaluate legal cases and research in a coherent manner.
4. Students will be able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of research in order to make conclusions and assessments that are useful for the justice system.
5. Students will be able to defend positions and discussion points based on empirical evaluations and explanations provided in research and theory.
6. Students will be able to formulate research ideas, including predictions and expectations based on past research and theory.
7. Students will be able to develop concise research or grant proposals.
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