Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Forensic Psychology in Turkish Justice System 55451007 2 + 0 2.0 6.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
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Goals To recognize the application areas of Forensic Psychology in the Turkish Justice System and to learn the duties and responsibilities of the forensic psychologist
Course Content The functioning of the Turkish Justice System, the place and importance of Forensic Psychology in the justice system
Learning Outcomes 1) Know the functioning of the Turkish justice system
2) Knows and applies the duties and responsibilities of the forensic psychologist in the justice system
3) Acts according to the ethical principles based on the duties and responsibilities of the forensic psychologist

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week The structure and concepts of the Turkish Justice System Lecture; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week The structure and concepts of the Turkish Justice System Lecture; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Forensic Psychology in Family Courts Lecture; Discussion; Case Study

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Divorce, custody and adoption cases Lecture; Discussion; Case Study

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Children in the Judicial System Lecture; Discussion; Case Study

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Victim rights Lecture; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Victim rights Lecture; Discussion; Case Study

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Probation Applications Lecture; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
Probation Applications Lecture; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Probation Applications Lecture; Discussion; Case Study

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10. Week Institutional structure of prisons and duties of forensic psychologist Lecture; Discussion

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11. Week Institutional structure of prisons and duties of forensic psychologist Lecture; Discussion

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12. Week Working with special cases in prisons Lecture; Discussion; Case Study

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week General evaluation Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion

 Homework
14. Week General evaluation Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion

 Homework

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Özden, S. Y. (2015). Adli psikiyatri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Polat, O. (2016). Adli psikolojiye giriş. Seçkin.

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 5
Homework 1 20
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 10
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 10
Final Exam 1 4
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 20
1 2
1 2
1 2
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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