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| PS 3181 - Criminal and Forensic Psychology |
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Associated Term:
2021/22 Academic Session
Learning Objectives: This course gives an overview of the contributions from applied cognitive, social, forensic psychology and criminal psychology to the understanding of witness and criminal behaviour.
It examines the evidence from child witnesses and impact of crime on victims of sexual offences and provides an understanding of the implications of forensic psychology in the justice system. You will be expected to demonstrate awareness of current theories and research related to witness and criminal behaviour.
You will discuss issues related to the current state of knowledge on criminal behaviour and be critical about current incidents, research and media influences.
Finally you will appreciate the contribution of psychological research in investigation of witness evidence and detection of crime within the Criminal Justice System.
Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate awareness of current theories and research related to criminal behaviour
Discriminate different criminal offenses and offenders and evaluate the role of eyewitness evidence
Profile a simple case.
Discuss issues related to the current state of knowledge on criminal behaviour and be critical about current incidents, research on offenders and victims.
Required Materials: Click here for the reading list system Technical Requirements: The total number of notional learning hours associated with course are 150. These will normally be broken down as follows: 20 hour(s) of Lecture(s) across 10 week(s) 130 hours of Guided Independent Study Summative Assessment: Examination (120 Minutes) - 100% |
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