PSY2016 : Clinical Issues in Forensic Psychology Practice (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Dr Natalie Goulter
- Owning School: Psychology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To provide students with an insight into the criminal justice system and where forensic psychology practice fits within this system. To develop a critical understanding of how psychological theory can be applied to the understanding of offending behaviour.
Outline Of Syllabus
Introduction to forensic psychology and reflective practice
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
Theories of Offending Behaviour
Assessment and treatment of offenders
Complex Clinical Presentations in Forensic Settings
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Present in person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Synchronous Online |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 75:00 | 75:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Present in person lectures will be used as the main way to impart knowledge and to stimulate interests in the topics.
The lectures including a review of theoretical and empirical literature, informal group discussions, a workshop involving a hypothetical complex case will provide a systematic approach to learning whilst supporting students to apply theory into practice. Lectures will be used as the main way to impart knowledge and to stimulate interests in the topics, and in addition students will be supported in preparing for the unforeseen exam.
Students will be expected to engage in further reading to enhance their knowledge imparted through lectures, to generate their own views on the topics and to follow these out by carrying out independent reviews of the literature, thereby taking control over their learning and preparing them for the unseen exam.
Guidance will be provided by the module leader on pertinent literature to read. Formative practice will be included within the teaching strategy of this module.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 100 | Unseen, present in person essay exam. Two essays from a choice of four questions. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
An unseen examination (two questions from an open choice of four) will provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate their theoretical knowledge of forensic psychology topics in an objective and rigorous manner, their understanding of their further reading, the ability for planning and organising material, their writing communication skills and their critical evaluation skills. The examination is an appropriate way to assess both theoretical understanding and problem-solving skills under time-constraint as required in industry.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PSY2016's Timetable