Intro To Forensic Psychology (Certificate Of Completion)

This course will assist students in understanding the various components of the exciting field of forensic psychology.

What you'll learn
Identify the different careers in forensic psychology along with education and training needed.
Explain the roles of the psychologist within the criminal justice system.
Recognize the connection between psychology and police investigations.
Describe the intersection between psychology and the law to include the criminal justice system specifically insanity defense, and competency to stand trial.
Requirements
No prerequisites needed for this course.
Description
The term forensic refers to anything pertaining or potentially pertaining to law, both civil and criminal.Forensic investigations usually require expertise in chemistry, biology, physics, or other sciences, including electronic technology. The field of forensic psychology involves a very different type of preparation and is significantly different in content, but it, too, requires considerable preparation.Forensic psychology refers to professional practice by any psychologist working with any sub-discipline of psychology (e.g., clinical, developmental, social, cognitive) when applying the scientific, technical, or specialized knowledge of psychology to the law.Most likely you are considering entering the field of forensics, but is not quite sure what direction to take, or even what type of job related choices there are to choose from. Well, I would like to challenge you… that by the end of this course, you will gravitate towards one or two of forensic psychology sub-specialties, based on your individual interests, personality and professional goals.The work settings in which forensic psychologists are found include, but are not limited to, the following: private practice; family, drug, and mental health courts; child protection agencies; victim services; domestic violence courts and programs; Forensic mental health units (government or private); sex offender treatment programs; correctional institutions (including research programs); law enforcement agencies (federal, state, or local); research organizations; Colleges and universities (teaching or research); juvenile delinquency treatment programs; legal advocacy centers (e.g., for immigrants, prisoners, the mentally ill or intellectually disabled).COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is intended to provide an overview of the various applications of psychology to forensic settings. We will cover the major subtopics to include: Police and Public Safety Psychology, Legal Psychology, Psychology of Crime and Delinquency, Victimology and Victim Services, and Correctional Psychology.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 A Warm Welcome

Lecture 2 Welcome to Forensic Psychology

Section 2: Foundations of Forensic Psychology

Lecture 3 What is Forensic Psychology

Lecture 4 History of Forensic Psychology

Lecture 5 Careers in Forensic Psychology

Section 3: Police & Investigative Psychology

Lecture 6 Police & Public Safety Psychology

Lecture 7 Police Stress, Suicide and Interventions

Lecture 8 Hostage-Taking and Crisis Negotiation

Lecture 9 Criminal Crime Scene & Profiling

Section 4: Legal Psychology

Lecture 10 Court Structure and Jurisdiction

Lecture 11 Risk Assessments

Lecture 12 Competency to Stand Trial

Lecture 13 Insanity Standards

Lecture 14 Sex Offender Sentencing

Section 5: Family Law & Civil Litigation

Lecture 15 Family Law and Domestic Courts

Lecture 16 Child Custody Evaluations

Lecture 17 Involuntary Civil Commitment

Section 6: Criminal Psychology

Lecture 18 The Criminal Psychopath

Lecture 19 Stalking - Types of Stalkers

Lecture 20 Sexual Assault and Rape

Section 7: Correctional Psychology, Psychological Perspectives & Influences on Behavior

Lecture 21 Perspectives in Psychology

Lecture 22 Influences on Human Behavior

Lecture 23 Correctional Psychology & Institutional Corrections

Section 8: Final Reflection & Certificate of Completion

Lecture 24 End of Course Thank You!

This course is ideal for anyone interested in the field of forensic psychology and want to know more about the various career options.