ACR6100 - Psychology & the Justice System

(3 units)

This core course explores the application of behavioral sciences to the criminal justice field and the study of crime and legal phenomena from psychological, social and cultural perspectives. Addresses numerous current ways in which the legal system and the behavioral sciences intersect, as well as related assumptions and controversies. Specific topics may include legal decision making, victims and victimology, risk prediction, criminogenesis and other behavioral science applications.