Psychology (Master) (with Thesis) Preview
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PIY5061

Course Name:

Forensic Psychology

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EZGİ ILDIRIM

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst. Prof. Ezgi Ildırım

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The course aims to teach the basic theories and researchers in the subject area of forensic psychology and to present a critical overview of the related theories.
Course Content:	It will introduce theories related to criminal behavior, victimization, punishment, witness psychology and other related subject areas in forensic psychology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Will be able to define the field of forensic psychology and the specific application areas of psychology within the legal system
2) Has knowledge about the sub-field of forensic psychology
3) Know the theories in forensic psychology
4) Uses a critical perspective to analyze legal cases

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to forensic psychology
2)	Criminal Behavior
3)	Theories in Crime and Criminology
4)	Juvenile Delinquency
5)	Sexual Crimes
6)	Viktimology
7)	Mental Illnesses and Crime
8)	Penology
9)	midterm exam
10)	Domestic Violence
10)	Domestic Violence
11)	Child Abuse and Neglect
12)	Forensic interview
13)	Custody Assessment
14)	Eyewitness Testimony

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Adli Psikoloji, Editör: Mithat Durak , Emre Şenol Durak, Yayınevi: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
References:	Adli Psikoloji, Editör: Mithat Durak , Emre Şenol Durak, Yayınevi: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) They have specialized knowledge about the science of psychology.	3
2) Students have knowledge of application processes in the field of psychology	2
3) They can follow current issues and research in the field of psychology.		1	3
4) Students can comprehend theories and studies in the psychology field.
5) Students can be part of studies in applied psychology area.		2		2
6) Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity			2
7) Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes	3
8) Students will be able to tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline			2
9) Students apply evidence based scientific studies.	2
10) Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.			2
11) Students actively engage in team work and collaborate with others and can show leadership skills.		3
12) Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology and direct their learning	2
13) Students can systematically transfer current developments in the field of psychology and their own studies to groups in and out of the field, in written, verbal and visual formats, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.				2
14) Students are able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of psychology with the knowledge from different disciplines.		2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	They have specialized knowledge about the science of psychology.	2
2)	Students have knowledge of application processes in the field of psychology
3)	They can follow current issues and research in the field of psychology.	2
4)	Students can comprehend theories and studies in the psychology field.
5)	Students can be part of studies in applied psychology area.	2
6)	Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity
7)	Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes
8)	Students will be able to tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline
9)	Students apply evidence based scientific studies.
10)	Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.	2
11)	Students actively engage in team work and collaborate with others and can show leadership skills.
12)	Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology and direct their learning
13)	Students can systematically transfer current developments in the field of psychology and their own studies to groups in and out of the field, in written, verbal and visual formats, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
14)	Students are able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of psychology with the knowledge from different disciplines.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	65
Midterms	1	50
Final	1	80
Total Workload		195