Overview
Description
Intersection of psychological research and theories and legal/political issues. Topics from legal and forensic psychology and political psychology, along with how psychology has and can influence current laws and policies at a micro and macro level.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed
- at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed
- Junior or Senior standing
PSY 101PSY 240
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; PSY 101; PSY 240.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Core
CO13, CO14
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- critically examine topics related to the intersection of psychology, law & public policy.
- explain how psychological research can be and has been used to influence laws and policies.
- synthesize findings from the research literature into creating a proposal for a new psychologically relevant policy or program that could be implemented.
- demonstrate ability to create a multimedia presentation of a policy proposal.
- demonstrate effective oral communication skills through class discussion and a policy presentation.