Forensic Child Psychology (And Development Of Offending Behaviour)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSTY4034 | Psychiatry and Applied Psychology | 4 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- PSTY4034
- School
- Psychiatry and Applied Psychology
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module explores the theories and cycles of child and family violence and abuse. The module also explores prevention and interventions of child and family violence and abuse.
Target Students
Doctorate in Forensic Psychology, MSc by Research in Forensic and Criminological Psychology
Classes
- One 2-hour-30-minute lecture each week for 5 weeks
- One 6-hour lecture each week for 5 weeks
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: 3,000 word max essay
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
It enhances the understanding of the development of criminality and antisocial behaviours.Learning Outcomes
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mental health in forensic psychological contexts
• Demonstrate critical understanding of the role of co-morbid conditions
• Demonstrate awareness of the role that developmental and environmental factors play in linking mental health conditions to crime.
• Demonstrate critical understanding of approaches to assessment/formulation.