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Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Undergraduate | GRF-CCJ10 | 2023

Study method
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Assessments
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Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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Introduction to Forensic Psychology

About this subject

  • The subject allows students to focus on both the academic and vocational aspects of forensic psychology and will assist in developing skills to critically evaluate criminal justice processes. With this in mind, the aims of the subject are:

    1. To examine the various ways that psychologists interact with the legal system and apply research and theory to legal problems;
    2. To provide a working knowledge of the psychological theories that underpin human behaviour in the criminal justice system, including the behaviour of witnesses, children, jurors, and offenders.
    3. To critically review the research in forensic psychology and to enable students to become intelligent consumers of this research.

    After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:

    1. Describe the various ways that psychologists interact with the legal system
    2. Understand the importance and limitations of psychological research to the application of legal processes
    3. Understand the importance of developing testable theories and how these theories help to explain and predict human behaviour within the legal system
    4. Articulate the tensions that exist between psychology and law
    5. Have acquired and improved core skills and competencies relevant to criminology and in line with the Griffith Graduate, including: (a) Ability to communicate effectively through tutorial or web-based discussions (b) Be information literate, by developing skills in criminological research including finding and using empirical research published in academic journals (c) Ability to work autonomously, including gathering resources and producing written work; ability to work in teams during tutorials (d) Critical evaluation of academic literature and research (e) Ability to manage time and multiple tasks (f) Effective writing skills

Entry requirements

Others

Students who have completed more than 2 OUA units (GPA 4.0+) and are planning on completing the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice are strongly encouraged to enrol in the course. Part of this process will involve registering your study plan with Griffith University, which will help to ensure that you are studying the required units.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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