SHE level 11 SCQF credit points 15 ECTS credit points 7.5 Module code MMC825502 Module Leader Michele Gilluley School School of Health and Life Sciences Subject Psychology Trimester B (January start)
Summary of content This module is concerned with obtaining, organising and evaluating information relevant to identified or alleged offenders. Through addressing particular target groups and areas for formulation and decision-making, it adds substantially to the knowledge of crime, related factors, and those impacted upon by offending. This module relates to material covered in other modules such as ethical decision making, theories of crime, the impact of offending, and communicating psychological findings to offenders and other professionals. This module affords student the opportunity to consider and review a range of different assessment tools. While this module will not equip students to conduct psychological assessments autonomously, it does offer the opportunity to expand their theoretical knowledge of a suite of tools commonly used within forensic practice.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward The topics covered with in the lectures will address issues of current relevance in relation to the following areas:
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward Through workshops and lectures we will enable students to develop the knowledge and skills to understand the assessment of a range of clients. These include reviewing and critiquing specific assessment tools, considering best practice in risk assessment with a range of clients. In line with encouraging students to be active learners, and to allow the students the opportunity to apply the material presented within class, this module does not have a delineated division between lectures and practicals. Sessions will frequently incorporate interactive exercises (which are accounted for under seminar and practical time). While each lecture/workshop will focus on a specific topic, students are encouraged to see the links between sessions. Students will be provided with reading that will either develop key points raised within the lecture, or present alternative positions. Students will be expected to critically engage with this material. The use of pre-session reading and tasks will be used, as appropriate, to support student learning and understanding. Sessions may be delivered either through direct face to face contact or virtually depending upon the material and the specific learning outcomes in relation to that session. The assessment requires students to review a case study and apply a risk assessment tool. Students are expected to be able to evaluate the appropriateness of the application of the assessment tool to the client and content. Students will be expected to take responsibility and reflect upon their own personal development in relation to risk assessment. Through doing this they will be expected to demonstrate the utility and principles of reflective practice.
Transferrable skills arrow_forward Transferable skills include many outlined by the GCU Common Good Attributes and those specified by the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. These include, but are not limited to the ability to:
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 11 Tutorials 0 Practicals 5.5 Seminars 5.5 Independent Learning 102 Assessment 26 Placement 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 0 100 50 Report 4000 words Course Work002 0 100 50 4000 words
