PS50192: Fundamentals of forensic psychology practice
[Page last updated: 04 August 2021]
| Academic Year: | 2021/2 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Psychology |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | OT 100% |
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| Aims: | The aims of this unit are:
* To provide an understanding of the principles and usefulness of reflective practice for trainees and professional forensic psychologists. * To provide a critical understanding of the forensic psychological theories and evidence relevant to advice, training and consultancy * To provide knowledge and appreciation of the ethical principles and practices of forensic psychology. |
| Learning Outcomes: | After completing this unit students will be able to:
* Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and utility of reflective practice for their development as trainee and professional forensic psychologists. * Demonstrate an understanding of the forensic psychological theories and practice relating to advice, training and consultancy * Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to enable students to work within a range of settings and contexts relevant to forensic psychology. * Develop an appreciation of the ethical principles and practices within professional forensic settings. |
| Skills: | Intellectual Skills
Students will develop: * The ability to learn independently and to be able to assess own learning needs. * The ability to work independently Transferable Skills * Study and learning skills. * Basic information and computing technology skills. * Inter-personal and communication skills. * Essay research, preparation and writing skills. * Team and group working skills. * The ability to reflect on his/her academic and professional performance and take responsibility for personal and professional learning and development. * Independent and group working skills * Advanced oral communication skills * Leadership skills * The ability to understand career opportunities and challenges ahead. * A sensitivity to and an ability to react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in a professional context. |
| Content: | This unit will provide students with:
* The skills to work as a scientist-practitioner in forensic settings. * The core skills in reflective practice, evidence-based practice, personal development, report writing, consultancy and training skills. * The knowledge and appreciation of the career opportunities in forensic psychology. * The knowledge and appreciation of ethical principles and practices within professional forensic settings. * The opportunity to develop leadership skills. |
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PS50192 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:Department of Psychology
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