The forensic psychology course will explore the application of psychological science to legal matters. Special attention will be given to developing and understanding of the most prevalent mental disorders that are encountered in forensic evaluations and how forensic psychologists assist judges in determining criminal responsibility and punishment. Students will learn about the insanity defense and competency to stand trial and child custody matters. Additional topics to be covered include the psychological underpinnings and motivations for sexual offenses, murder, and repeated criminal behavior. Students also will explore the potential careers in forensic psychology, police psychology, expert testimony, forensic psychological assessment, psychopathy, ethics, correctional psychology, and issues in working in the juvenile justice system.
Course Content
This course contains; What is forensic psychology and what is not? Introduction to Introduction,Scope of forensic psychology and forensic clinical psychology,Criminal responsibility (criminal capacity) and attribution ability - 1,Criminal responsibility (criminal capacity) and attribution ability - 2,Capacity to act and restriction,Explanation of crime; psychological approach, relationship between diseases and crime,Sexual deviance and sexual offences,Alcohol-substance abuse and crime,Empathy-emotion and sociopathy/psychopathy relationship,Neurodevelopmental disorders, neurological damage and crime,Forensic psychologists in Forensic Institute of Medicine,Forensic psychologists: In prisons and detention centres, probation centres,Forensic psychologists in Juvenile criminal and family courts,Forensic psychologists: Police, gendarmerie, children's branch and ÇİMs.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Distinguish the difference between research and practice in forensic psychology
9
A
Discusses the relationship between crime and psychiatric disorders
10, 9
A
Knows the institutions where forensic psychologists work.
What is forensic psychology and what is not? Introduction to Introduction
Lecture notes
2
Scope of forensic psychology and forensic clinical psychology
Clinical Psychology - Part 8
3
Criminal responsibility (criminal capacity) and attribution ability - 1
Forensic Psychology - Chapter 12 (Bayhan Üge)
4
Criminal responsibility (criminal capacity) and attribution ability - 2
Forensic Psychology - Chapter 12 (Bayhan Üge)
5
Capacity to act and restriction
Forensic Psychology - Episode 15 (Bayhan Üge)
6
Explanation of crime; psychological approach, relationship between diseases and crime
Crime and Psychopathology - Part 2 (Hatice Demirbaş)
7
Sexual deviance and sexual offences
Forensic Psychology
8
Alcohol-substance abuse and crime
9
Empathy-emotion and sociopathy/psychopathy relationship
10
Neurodevelopmental disorders, neurological damage and crime
11
Forensic psychologists in Forensic Institute of Medicine
12
Forensic psychologists: In prisons and detention centres, probation centres
13
Forensic psychologists in Juvenile criminal and family courts
14
Forensic psychologists: Police, gendarmerie, children's branch and ÇİMs
Resources
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
14
3
42
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
30
30
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
30
30
General Exam
1
30
30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
174
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(174/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
PSY4112809
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Perşembe 14:30-15:15
Perşembe 15:30-16:15
Perşembe 16:30-17:15
Cumartesi 07:00-07:45
Cumartesi 08:00-08:45
Cumartesi 09:00-09:45
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Duygu BUĞA
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Duygu BUĞA
Assistant(s)
Aim
The forensic psychology course will explore the application of psychological science to legal matters. Special attention will be given to developing and understanding of the most prevalent mental disorders that are encountered in forensic evaluations and how forensic psychologists assist judges in determining criminal responsibility and punishment. Students will learn about the insanity defense and competency to stand trial and child custody matters. Additional topics to be covered include the psychological underpinnings and motivations for sexual offenses, murder, and repeated criminal behavior. Students also will explore the potential careers in forensic psychology, police psychology, expert testimony, forensic psychological assessment, psychopathy, ethics, correctional psychology, and issues in working in the juvenile justice system.
Course Content
This course contains; What is forensic psychology and what is not? Introduction to Introduction,Scope of forensic psychology and forensic clinical psychology,Criminal responsibility (criminal capacity) and attribution ability - 1,Criminal responsibility (criminal capacity) and attribution ability - 2,Capacity to act and restriction,Explanation of crime; psychological approach, relationship between diseases and crime,Sexual deviance and sexual offences,Alcohol-substance abuse and crime,Empathy-emotion and sociopathy/psychopathy relationship,Neurodevelopmental disorders, neurological damage and crime,Forensic psychologists in Forensic Institute of Medicine,Forensic psychologists: In prisons and detention centres, probation centres,Forensic psychologists in Juvenile criminal and family courts,Forensic psychologists: Police, gendarmerie, children's branch and ÇİMs.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Distinguish the difference between research and practice in forensic psychology
9
A
Discusses the relationship between crime and psychiatric disorders
10, 9
A
Knows the institutions where forensic psychologists work.
What is forensic psychology and what is not? Introduction to Introduction
Lecture notes
2
Scope of forensic psychology and forensic clinical psychology
Clinical Psychology - Part 8
3
Criminal responsibility (criminal capacity) and attribution ability - 1
Forensic Psychology - Chapter 12 (Bayhan Üge)
4
Criminal responsibility (criminal capacity) and attribution ability - 2
Forensic Psychology - Chapter 12 (Bayhan Üge)
5
Capacity to act and restriction
Forensic Psychology - Episode 15 (Bayhan Üge)
6
Explanation of crime; psychological approach, relationship between diseases and crime
Crime and Psychopathology - Part 2 (Hatice Demirbaş)
7
Sexual deviance and sexual offences
Forensic Psychology
8
Alcohol-substance abuse and crime
9
Empathy-emotion and sociopathy/psychopathy relationship
10
Neurodevelopmental disorders, neurological damage and crime
11
Forensic psychologists in Forensic Institute of Medicine
12
Forensic psychologists: In prisons and detention centres, probation centres
13
Forensic psychologists in Juvenile criminal and family courts
14
Forensic psychologists: Police, gendarmerie, children's branch and ÇİMs
Resources
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
