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

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute

Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences

Course Code

PSYC 328

Course Title in English

Forensic Psychology

Course Title in Turkish

Adli Psikoloji

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Flipped Classroom

Level of Course

Intermediate

Semester

Spring

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

144 hours per semester

Number of Credits

6 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

None

Co-requisites

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 Description in Turkish

Bu ders adli psikoloji temeli olmayan lisans öğrencilerine suç davranışı üzerine yapılan psikoloji araştırmalarını tanıtmak amacıyla tasarlanmıştır. Bu nedenle, ders konularının çoğu suç teorileri (psikososyal, psikobiyolojik, vb.), suçlu profile çıkarma, değerlendirme ve iyileştirme gibi adli psikolojinin temel konularını içermektedir. Ayrıca, akıl sağlığı yerinde olmayan suçlular, görgü tanıklığı (örn., çocuklar ve yaşlılar) ve suç kurbanları gibi önemli konulara da odaklanılacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) better understand the psychological aspects of legal cases
1) better understand the psychological aspects of legal cases;
2) identify the link between the psychology and the law
2) identify the link between the psychology and the law;
3) apply different theories of crime
3) apply different theories of crime;
4) use scientific terminology with respect to forensic psychology
4) use scientific terminology with respect to forensic psychology;
5) read, understand and discuss forensic psychology cases more easily
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
6) understand and discuss the critical role and contribution of psychological knowledge in finalizing certain forensic cases.

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	1	2	2	3	3	4	4	5	5	6	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.	N
7)	Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences.	N
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.	N
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 , December 2023
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

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Computer Use

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Other Activities

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Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Attendance	14	% 15
Quiz(zes)	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterm(s)	2	% 40
Final Examination	1	% 25
TOTAL		% 100

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.

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
Project	1	8			8
Midterm(s)	2	8	2		20
Final Examination	1	16	2		18
Total Workload					144
Total Workload/25					5.8
ECTS					6