COURSE AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
This course will impart an understanding of the psychology of criminal conduct and will explore a range of perspectives from psychological literature regarding criminal behaviour.
The Diploma in Forensic Psychology will provide students with a solid foundation for further professional development if they wish to become Forensic Psychologists.
ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Understand the role of a Forensic Psychologist.
- Understand key psychological determinants of the impact of crime on victims
- Explain the major theories of personality that have been applied to forensic settings including
- Describe the traumatic psychological impact of violence, child abuse and victimisation
- Define theories of aggressive behaviour and criminal psychopathy
- Explain the psychological factors which impact upon eye-witness testimony
- Understand how criminal psychology can be useful to criminal investigation
- Understand male and female sex offenders
- Understand developmental risk factors related to criminal behaviour
- Describe the process of profiling and apply this to specific areas including sexual offenders, homicide and terrorism
- Understand the relationship of mental disorder to crime and violence
- Explain the approach to treatment, rehabilitation and correction
- Understand the factors that influence the effectiveness of treatment for offenders
