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PY6014:03

Advanced Forensic Psychology

Townsville

HECS Band 1

39 hours workshops. Semester 2 Limited Attendance.

Available to MPsych students or other suitably qualified persons with the permission of the course coordinator.

Staff:

Assoc. Professor M Kebbell,

Dr K Tonkin.

This subject provides students with an advanced training in the application of specialist knowledge of forensic psychology in a range of settings. The settings include, but are not restricted to, selected criminal justice institutions including correctional facilities, courts, watch houses and mental health facilities.

Learning Objectives:

provide advanced training in the application of specialist forensic psychology in a variety of criminal justice settings;

provide an in-depth appreciation of the biopsychosocial interactions which result in criminogenic personalities, behaviours and environments;

provide advanced insights into the tools and techniques used by the forensic psychologist whilst working within the various areas of the sub-discipline;

ensure students have a detailed professional knowledge of the ethical issues that arise when working in forensic psychology.

Assessment by written review (2,000 words) on theoretical perspectives (40%); case review (1,500 words) (40%); examination (20%).