| Department of Counselling and Psychology Course Outline | |
| Course Title | Introduction to Forensic Psychology |
| Course Code | PSY218 |
| Number of Credits | 3 |
| Duration of Weeks | 15 |
| Contact Hours Per Week | 2 hours Lecture; 1 hour Tutorial |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) | N/A |
| Course Aims |
This course aims to introduce to students the role of forensic psychology in the criminal justice system and judicial process including police psychology, police investigation, assessment of criminal behaviours, consultation to courts, offender rehabilitation, victim support and crime prevention. Evidence-based practice and ethical considerations for professionals in forensic psychology are critically discussed. Critical thinking and report writing skills are also an important part of the course.
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