CJL 4037
Psychology and Law
Application of behavioral science research and practice to the legal system. Topics include psychologists and the legal system; lawyers' socialization, training and ethics; legality, morality and justice; forensic assessment; the insanity defense; competence in the legal system; eyewitness identification; jury selection; theories of crime; and punishment and sentencing.
Topics
- psychologists and the legal system
- lawyers' socialization
- training and ethics
- legality
- morality and justice
- forensic assessment
- the insanity defense
- competence in the legal system
- eyewitness identification
- jury selection
- theories of crime
- and punishment and sentencing
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade Prerequisite: CCJ 3024 and Liberal Arts and Sciences major of junior standing or higher.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2025-2026