CRJ 723 - Special Topics in Social Psychology of Law

(1 to 3 units)

In-depth discussion of social, psychological and legal aspects of selected advanced topics.

Maximum units a student may earn: 9

Grading Basis: Graded
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify ways in which psychology can inform the legal system and how the legal system affects psychology (e.g., behavior, mental health).
2. synthesize, interpret, contrast, and asses previous research and legal writing.
3. describe, defend, and explain a unique, original position about a legal topic based on previous psychology research and theory.
4. create and design innovative methods to study class-related topics in order to make unbiased conclusions based on research and not values.

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