PY6106:03
Doctoral Seminars in Forensic Psychology
Townsville
HECS Band 1
39 hours workshops. Block mode. Full year.
Available to students admitted to the Doctor of Psychology program.
Staff: Assoc. Professor E Helmes and other staff.
This subject constitutes an independent study contract. It also incorporates lectures and workshops by experts in specialist forensic fields. The contract will involve an in-depth critical examination, review and evaluation of a specialised forensic topic or research area that is of particular interest to the student. Topics for the project must be negotiated with the subject coordinator in advance together with a schedule of periodic reviews of progress. The independent study will culminate in a presentation by the student of at least one-hour duration. A written submission summarising the work of at least 3000 words must also be submitted at the end of semester 2.
Assessment by seminar presentation (30%); written paper (70%).