PY6106:03
Doctoral Seminars in Forensic Psychology
| Townsville | HECS Band 1 |
39 hours workshops. Full year. Limited Attendance.
Available to students admitted to the Doctor of Psychology program.
Staff: Assoc. Professor M Kebbell, Dr K Tonkin.
The focus of this subject is on the development of additional knowledge and skills in the field of forensic psychology. Seminars will be conducted through a combination of traditional, video and audio-conference and internet formats. Topics will be based upon a basic core of readings on advanced forensic topics and topics of particular interest to individual students.
Learning Objectives:
- acquire knowledge and skills consistent with the ability to intervene with complex or less common disorders in forensic settings;
- demonstrate the ability to analyse the clinical literature and develop new skills or greater knowledge as a result.
Assessment by written reports (60%); seminar participation (20%); practical skills (20%).