Course Description: | |
PSPO 323 PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW This is a course that examines the application of psychological principles to the American legal system, including presentation of scientific evidence, analysis of the criminal and victim mind, jury selection and decision-making, malingering, various defense pleas, trials, persuasive tactics of lawyers, rights of the accused, expert witnesses, and eyewitness testimony. A mock trial may be presented to allow students to see psychological concepts in action. Prerequisite: PSYC 133. Three hours, Fall, Even Years | |
Credits: | 3.0 |
Pre-Requisites: | PSYC133LEC |
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