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    Oct 23, 2026  
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog 
    
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog

PSY 4090. Psychology and Law (3 credits)


An introduction to the issues relevant to understanding human behavior from the perspective of psychology and law.  Specifically, current and theoretical perspectives, and the contributions of psychology as a behavioral science to such legal issues as legal evidence, assessment, juries, sentencing, and criminal and civil responsibility. PREREQ: PSY 1010 required, PSY 2080 and PSY 2100 strongly recommended