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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PSY070

Course Name:

Criminal Psychology

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EZGİ ILDIRIM

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Ezgi Ildırım Özcan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to convey the basic psychological concepts of crime, the psychological and spiritual elements of crime, and to provide knowledge about psychological evaluation in the judicial process.
Course Content:	This course covers the psychological elements of crime, domestic violence, dating violence, criminal groups, elderly and child neglect and abuse, hate crimes, children dragged into crime, victim psychology, the mental state of the perpetrator before and after the crime, and violence against animals and nature.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) The student taking the course can define the field of criminal psychology and its applications.
2) Students taking the course can gain insight into the mental state of the criminal and crime victim.
3) The student taking the course can gain insight into the attitude and approach towards crime, criminals and crime victims.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.
2)	Crime Psychology and Theories	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.
3)	Individual and social explanations for crime	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.
4)	Domestic Violence	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.
5)	Dating Violence	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.
6)	Elderly and Child Neglect and Abuse	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.
7)	Criminal groups and criminal networks	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.
8)	Midterm Exam	-
9)	Child Driven to Crime	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.
10)	Psychology of the Victim	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.
11)	The perpetrator's mental state before and after the crime	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.
12)	Social and psychological basis of crime	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.
13)	Violence to Animals and Nature	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.
14)	Overview of the semester	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.
15)	Final Exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.
References:	Canter, D. (2019). Suç Psikolojisi. Sola Unitas Howwit, D. (2018). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. Pearson. 6th Edition.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.	2	2
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.		3	1
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.	2		2
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.		3
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.	3		1
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.		3
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.	2		2
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.		3
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.	3		1
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.		3	2
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.	2
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.		1	3
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.	2		2
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.		2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.
2)	Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.
3)	Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.
4)	Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.
5)	Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6)	Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8)	Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9)	Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10)	Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11)	Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12)	Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13)	Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14)	Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

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	20
Final	1	50
Total Workload		135