Psychology and Crime, Law and Justice    credits: 3

Familiarity with basic research methods and statistics is assumed. Exposes students to current research paradigms in psychology, placing special emphasis on the process of empirically testing theory. Both experimental and non-experimental research methods are examined. A major course requirement is the production of an individual research project that will include designing a study, carrying out data collection and analysis, and APA report writing. In addition, students will orally present the results of their study to psychology faculty and peers. Prerequisites: PS251 and PS351. Offered alternate years.