PSYC 147APsychology and Law
Current and future relationships between law and psychology, paying special attention to gaps between legal fictions and psychological realities in the legal system. Topics include an introduction to social science and law, the nature of legal and criminal responsibility, the relationship between the social and legal concepts of discrimination, and the nature of legal punishment.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100. Enrollment is restricted to psychology, cognitive science, and legal studies majors.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | Earth&Marine B206 | C. W. Haney | Open 0/240 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Humn Lecture Hall | C. W. Haney | Closed 245/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Haney | 4.3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 81% | 81 |
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