Target Audience - Universities
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY – INTRODUCTORY COURSE
Topic |
Introduction to Forensic Science & Forensic Psychology |
Introduction to Psychology and Behavior |
Psychology: Brain – Mind – Behavior, Criminal Behavior Neuropsychological and psychosocial determinants, Forensic Psychology in crime investigation, Ethical Implications |
Forensic Psychology in Crime Investigation |
Crime Scene Management and Forensic Psychology |
Criminal Profiling (Lab) |
Interviewing Suspects/Accused (Lab) |
Brain Electrical Oscillations Signature (BEOS) profiling Scientific Basis, Technique, Instrumentation, Methodology, Recording and Analysis – practical demonstrations, Importance of BEOS in Forensics (Lab) |
Polygraph- Deception Detection Scientific basis, Technique, Instrumentation, Methodology Question types (GTK, CQT, Affirmative etc.), Recording and Analysis, (Lab) |
Other investigative techniques: Hypnosis and Narcoanalysis Scientific basis, Technique, Procedure, Advantages and Disadvantages |
Forensic Psychological Assessments (Lab) |
Forensic Psychology in Practice |
Application of Forensic Psychology In Civil Courts, Prisons, Family Court, Juvenile home, Mental Hospitals, Legal Aid centers |
Insanity and Law Malingering, Competency to Stand Trial, Criminal responsibilities, Sentence Mitigation, Civil Commitments, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Social Issues on Litigation, Psychological & Neuropsychological Evaluations, Criminal Profiling Eyewitness Identification, Psychological Profiling and Other Evaluations |
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY – ADVANCED COURSE
Topic |
Introduction to Forensic Psychology Forensic Sciences – Forensic Psychology: Past-Present – Psychology & Law – Psychologist as an Expert Witness |
Understanding Crime & Criminal Behaviour Psychology of Crime – Biological, Psychological, Neuropsychological and Social Determinants of Criminal Behaviour |
Forensic Psychology in Crime Investigation Psychological Examination of Crime Scene – Offender Profiling – Forensic Interviewing – Eye-Witness Testimony – Examination of High-risk offenders |
Forensic Psychology as an Aid to Investigation Psychological Profiling, Detection of Deception - Polygraph Examination, fMRI Lie Detection – Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature Profiling – Narcoanalysis, Forensic Hypnosis, Voice-stress Analysis – Theories, Techniques, Instrumentation, Methodology, Procedure & Critical Evaluation |
Forensic Psychology in Practice
Domestic Law & Rights of Adults, Children – Civil Competency, Personal Injury Evaluations, Work-related Compensation, Evaluation of Disabilities, Trauma Due to Abuse
Competency to stand trial, Criminal Responsibility, Diminished Capacity, Risk Assessment, Eye-Witness Testimony |
Profession of Forensic Psychology Forensic Psychology as a profession – For Social & Individual Protection – Professinal Issues: Licencing, Advocacy, liaisoning – Ethical Considerations |