Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Guidance and Psychological Counseling | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
ECTS Course Information Package
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | |||||
| Course Code | PSYC 328 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Forensic Psychology | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Adli Psikoloji | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | |||||
| Level of Course | Intermediate | |||||
| Semester | Spring | |||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 144 hours per semester | |||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | |||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To gain an overview of forensic psychology and to become competent in analyzing potential psychological factors underlying criminal behavior. | |||||
| Course Description | This course is designed to introduce psychological research on criminal behavior to undergraduate students who do not have a background in forensic psychology. In that respect, majority of the topics will deal with the fundamental issues in forensic psychology such as theories of crime (psychosocial, psychobiological, etc.), offender profiling, assessment and treatment. Moreover, we will be also focusing on major issues like the mentally disordered offenders, eyewitness testimony (e.g., children and elderly), and victims of crime. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Better understand the psychological aspects of legal cases 2) Identify the link between the psychology and the law 3) Apply different theories of crime 4) Use scientific terminology with respect to forensic psychology 5) Read, understand and discuss forensic psychology cases more easily 6) Understand and discuss the critical role and contribution of psychological knowledge in finalizing certain forensic cases |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Scientific competence, knowledge, skills and effective teaching methods and strategies in order to provide psychological help. | ||||||
| 2) Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment. | ||||||
| 3) Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage. | ||||||
| 4) Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs. | ||||||
| 5) Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices. | ||||||
| 6) Understanding of human relations and interaction. | ||||||
| 7) Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences. | ||||||
| 8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accessing information, and monitoring developments in education, science, and technology. An ability to solve problems related to the field, continuously developing and renewing oneself, and having critical thinking and questioning skills. An ability to use information technologies. | ||||||
| 9) Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written Turkish; ability to use English at least in the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | ||||||
| 10) Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development. | ||||||
| 11) Sensitivity for different cultures, values and democratic rights of individuals; the knowledge of national culture and history, and using that knowledge in increasing awareness and involvement in national and international social, cultural, artistic, and technological developments. | ||||||
| 12) A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Scientific competence, knowledge, skills and effective teaching methods and strategies in order to provide psychological help. | N | |
| 2) | Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment. | N | |
| 3) | Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage. | N | |
| 4) | Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs. | N | |
| 5) | Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices. | N | |
| 6) | Understanding of human relations and interaction. | S | Participation,HW |
| 7) | Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences. | S | Participation,HW |
| 8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accessing information, and monitoring developments in education, science, and technology. An ability to solve problems related to the field, continuously developing and renewing oneself, and having critical thinking and questioning skills. An ability to use information technologies. | S | Participation,HW |
| 9) | Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written Turkish; ability to use English at least in the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | N | |
| 10) | Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development. | N | |
| 11) | Sensitivity for different cultures, values and democratic rights of individuals; the knowledge of national culture and history, and using that knowledge in increasing awareness and involvement in national and international social, cultural, artistic, and technological developments. | N | |
| 12) | A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education. | N |
| Prepared by and Date | SENA CÜRE ACER , October 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | SENA CÜRE ACER |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. OKTAY ÇAVUŞ |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Syllabus & History of Forensic Psychology |
| 2) | Psychobiological Theories of Crime |
| 3) | Psychosocial Theories of Crime |
| 4) | Theories of Sexual Offending |
| 5) | Wrap up and first midterm |
| 6) | The Psychology of Serious Offending |
| 7) | Mentally Disordered Offenders |
| 8) | Psychology and the Law |
| 9) | Eyewitness Testimony |
| 10) | Wrap up and second midterm |
| 11) | Offender Profiling |
| 12) | Victims of Crime |
| 13) | Assessment and Treatment |
| 14) | Case Discussions, Future Directions & Wrap up for the final |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Caulfield, L & Wilkinson, D. (2014). Psychology Express: Forensic Psychology (Undergraduate Revision Guide), 1st Edition, Pearson Education Limited. Additional required readings for some lecture topics will be uploaded in Blackboard in advance. Discussion sessions will be based on these assigned readings. Detailed information for each reading and relevant expectations regarding the discussion sessions will be provided in the preceding week. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped classroom | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | The purpose of homework will be either to evoke students’ attention to the upcoming lecture topic or to let students evaluate their level of understanding regarding the pervious lectures. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
acers@mef.edu.tr The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations is dishonest and will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 98 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Quiz(zes) | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 8 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 2 | 12 | |||
| Total Workload | 144 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.8 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||