CPSY 300 - Psychology and Law
Course Description
Psychology's empirical perspective sometimes complements the legal system's rule-based nature, and sometimes the two disciplines are at odds. This course focuses on the application of psychological theory, methods, and data to various procedures and issues in the legal system, including eyewitness evidence, the detection of deception, jury selection and jury decision-making, and sentencing.Sample Course Outline
Distance Course Outline (subject to change)Notes
Online Sections of this course is fully online and asynchronous, except for the final exam, meaning you typically will not have to be online at specific times. You will engage in course-related activities through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email. Your course learning will be based on weekly module content and activities that you can go through independently. Note: there are still deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.
Your instructor may also include occasional scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities, using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. More details will be included in your course outline available on the first day of class.
Online Sections, On-campus exam requirement: Your final exam will be written in person at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus. If you live more than 100 km from the TMU campus, you may arrange to write your exam off-campus using an approved off-campus invigilation service. Details on your exam date and how to arrange off-campus invigilation can be found on the Exams for Online Courses webpage.
Relevant Programs
- Crime Analytics : Electives (select 1)
- Criminal Justice and Criminology : Electives - Group B (select 1)
- Ethics : Electives – Group B (select 3 not previously taken in Electives – Group A)
- Mental Health and Addictions : Electives – Group B (select 3 or 4)
- Psychology : Electives (select 4)