Course - Forensic Psychology - PSYPRO4082
Forensic Psychology
About
About the course
Course content
The most frequent applications of psychology during the administration of justice. This includes expert assistance in criminal cases in the form of judicial observations, in civil cases in the form of rights to compensation and in civil cases and administration in the form of support in child custody and child protection cases. The course will also cover clinical forensic psychology, which includes conditions important in the context of anti-social behaviour and witness psychology.
Learning outcome
The students will receive an overview of the legal system, the progress of casework, court procedures and a review of current legislation.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures.
The course requires admission to the 6 year clinical psychologist programme.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Psykologutdanning (CPSY)
Course materials
Approx 400 pages.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| PSYPRO4505 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Psychology