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Psychology Of Law

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 REMOTE 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
REMOTE
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course provides a basic understanding of the interaction between law and psychology, including developmental, social and clinical psychology. Topics include rules of evidence, statistics in the court, child witnesses, eyewitness testimony recovered memory, criminal investigatory practices, competence to stand trial, and constitutional rights of search and seizure.

Prerequisites

PSYCH 215/315

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

REMOTE

Enrolled / Capacity

26 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

David Gorman

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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