M37 Research and Practice in Forensic Psychology
Aims and Learning Outcomes
This module aims to provide students with knowledge and awareness of the work settings of practice in forensic psychology.
By the end of this modules students are expected
- to be trained students in the informed and systematic application of the research-practitioner model involving problem analysis and formulation, intervention, assessment and evaluation.
- to have developed the basic interpersonal, technical and communication skills required for the effective analysis and formulation of problems in connection with professional practice.
- to be able to self-reflect in support of personal and professional development via constructive feedback.
- to model a professional and ethical approach to colleagues and potential clients.
Course Convenor
Dr Margaret Wilson
Other Contributors
Contact Hours
20
Required Prerequisite Study
Forensic Master’s students
Completion Requirement
Completion of the module (and the acquisition of 15 course credits) requires a total of 20 contact hours in the form of lectures and seminars and a minimum of 15 additional contact hours in the form of external site visits. Students are also required to invest a minimum of 20 hours of study time in completion of the module.
Assessments
Presentation (50% of the final mark)
Working in groups of 4-6 students will prepare a 10 minute presentation.
Your presentation will be assessed by two members of the course team in terms of clarity, audibility, audience engagement and quality of material. Topics, guidance and notes on assessment will be distributed at the start of term.
Presentation Reflection (50% of the final mark)
Prepare a critique (2000 words) of your presentation, appending copies of overheads and notes, and comment on how well you felt you were able to communicate the information, including:
- Your visual material
- Your verbal presentation skills
- Any additional material, e.g. handout
- How well your presentation integrated with the rest of your group’s
- Audience engagement
Full details of the requirements for this critical review will be distributed at the start of the module.
Suggested Reading
Blackburn, R. (1993) The Psychology of Criminal Conduct: Theory, Research and Practice. Wiley: Chichester.
Brown, J.M. & Campbell, E.A. (1994) Stress and policing. Chichester: Wiley.
Canter, D. & Alison, L. (eds) (1999) Profiling in Policy and Practice. Dartmouth: Aldershot.
Gudjonsson, G.H. & Haward, L.R.C (1998). Forensic Psychology: A guide to practice. London: Routledge.
Stephenson, G. (1992) The Psychology of Criminal Justice. Oxford: Blackwell.
Further reading will be recommended during the course of the module.