10:10am–11:25am
Diana Center 504
Barnard
Seat data provenance: Directory as of August 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Description
Every day there are thousands of individuals interacting with the legal system. Are they mentally competent to stand trial? How can a judge decide if it is in the best interests of a child to live with one, or both (or neither) parent(s)? What is the risk of a violent offender repeating the offense? What kinds of information influence juries? Does mediation work to solve disputes? Forensic psychologists apply their knowledge of psychology specifically in legal matters. This semester will focus on the broad area of forensic psychology, exploring important legal cases relevant to forensic psychology, police psychology, what constitutes expert testimony, how assessments are conducted, and working as a psychologist in the correctional system
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Instructor quality
n=92, 2002–2026
Aggregated across every course Kathleen M Taylor has taught.
Teaching quality
2.8 / 5
Grading fairness
3.5 / 5
Workload
4.1 / 5 · Heavy
Difficulty
3.0 / 5 · Moderate
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Workload and grading
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- Credits
- 3 credits
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