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