PSMA 480 - Psychology and the Law

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    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Limitation on Enrollment: Special Admission - must be admitted to program.
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course will use psychological concepts and methods to aid in the understanding of how psychology intersects with the legal system. Topics include theories of criminal behavior, ethics of forensic psychology, victimization, law enforcement, the jury trial, witnesses, verdict and sentencing, mental illness, corrections, and family law. This course is intended for upper division students majoring in Public Safety Management.