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Dec 21, 2024
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JS 735 - Law and the Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 units)
Assesses social and historical context of law, major roles and processes in legal institutions; includes major focus on use of scientific research in actual cases.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. evaluate and apply current rules of evidence to research results offered as evidence in cases over which they preside.
2. critique and interpret social and behavioral science research they encounter as a part of the job as judge.
3. design research that can be a part of thesis or dissertation requirements for graduation from the Judicial Studies program.
4. recall available resources to assist them as they assess research presented in their courts, and as they design research that they may conduct for their thesis or dissertation.
5. demonstrate ability to offer continuing judicial education courses for judges in their home region on the topics covered in the course.
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