PSY 265 Psychology and the Legal System
This course focuses on psychological theories and research as applied to the legal system. Topics include jury selection, jury decision-making, pretrial publicity, the death penalty, eyewitness testimony, false confessions, legal consulting, race, and gender. In addition to readings, lectures, and learning activities, there will be several guest speakers, we will view documentary films, and we will take field trips to the local jail, a family court session, and a district court session. Psychology and the Legal System should be of special interest to students considering careers in law or psychology.