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Working Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 
    
Working Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

PSY 469 - Psychology and the Legal System



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Overview of the application of psychology to the criminal and civil justice systems and introduction to relevant case law. Topics include police psychology, eyewitness accuracy, jury decision-making, competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, civil commitment, violence risk assessment, correctional psychology, and juvenile justice.

Credits: 3
Prerequisites:   or   and  .
Notes: Fulfills the UNLV General Education Social Science Requirement.