CJ 1062 - SOCIAL SCIENCE AND LAW

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course will examine the interplay between the social sciences (primarily psychology and criminal justice) and the legal system. Specifically, this course will initially provide an overview on social scientific and legal research. This course will then review the different roles played by and services provided by social scientists, and how they interface with the courts throughout the life cycle of criminal and civil cases. These roles and services include the writing and submission of amicus briefs, conducting research and surveys relevant to litigation, serving as experts, mental health practitioners, and trial consultants. Students should leave this course with a good understanding of social science research, but also the different ways in which social scientists interact with the courts -- and how the courts use social science -- to make legal decisions.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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