Psychology

One thing that makes humans unique is our amazing capacity for language and complex symbol use. By the end of this course, you’ll have gained a heightened awareness of just how complex language use really is, along with a richer appreciation of the far-reaching impact it has on our everyday lives.

How can psychological research contribute to a better understanding of the law? Delving into topics such as reliability of eyewitness testimony, factors that affect jury decision-making, interrogation and confessions, and myths associated with “psychological profiling,” this course provides a thorough introduction to the field of psychology and the law.

There are more than seven billion people on Earth, yet many theories used to explain psychological functioning are based on limited samples drawn from the West. In this course, we examine in greater detail the impact of culture on human behavior and gain an appreciation of culture’s influence on everyday experiences.

Through readings, videos, discussion, role-plays, and presentations, this course introduces students to the helping professions in psychology. Case studies from the instructor’s experience as a therapist will be used throughout the course to demonstrate the major therapeutic orientations as well as newer schools of interventions.