PSYC 350 - Psychology and Law

    Recent Professors
    Ricardo R. Castillo
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: Student must be admitted to the Bachelor's of Arts program in Paralegal Studies
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to the field of psychology and law. This course is meant to provide students with a better understanding of how psychological theory and research apply to the legal system, as well as how the law guides psychological research. It will cover psychological theory and methods relevant to legal topics such as eyewitness memory, expert and jury decision making, race, mental illness, cognitive biases, and social influence. These topics span multiple sub-fields, including cognitive, social, developmental, personality, and biological psychology.