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Course Description

An examination of psychological methods, findings and theories in the study of law. Topics will include the fallibility of the eyewitness; juror decisional processes; credibility of witnesses and attorneys; socialization into legal systems, police behaviour, etc.

What You'll Learn

By the end of the course, the learner should be able to:

  • Demonstrate working knowledge of the key theories, research methods, and issues, in the Psychology and Law field and literature
  • Compare and contrast the assumptions and methods of psychology with those of law
  • Explain how research is conducted and disseminated
  • Use the psychological concepts, language, and theories, to account for human behavior in legal contexts
  • Use a variety of mediums to communicate in an academically rigorous manner how psychological principles can be used to explain legal issues and inform public policy.
  • Articulate how psychological principles can be used to explain legal issues and inform public policy.
  • Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for forensic psychological claims, evaluate the appropriateness of conclusions derived from forensic psychological research, and generalize research conclusions appropriately based on the parameters of particular research.
  • Describe how psychological explanations are often complex and tentative.

Additional Requirements

Pre-requisite(s): 2.50 credits in Psychology or PSYC*2310

 

Technical Requirements

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*Course details are subject to change.

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Section Title
Psychology of Law
Type
Online
Dates
January 05, 2026 to April 06, 2026
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Domestic Tuition Fee (0.5 units) $683.39 Click here to get more information
Domestic Tuition Fee - Non-Ontario (0.5 units) $815.35 Click here to get more information
International Tuition Fee (0.5 units) $3,787.68 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Virginia L. Gray Memorial Bursary Donation $5.00 Optional
Open Learning Bursary $5.00 Optional
Available for Credit
0.5 units
Reading List / Textbook
You may purchase your course textbook, or other required/supplementary reading and learning materials, from the University of Guelph Bookstore or the Guelph Campus Co-op Bookstore, or from another third-party seller.
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