Graduate Certificate in Applied Forensic Psychology
Central Queensland University
About
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Forensic Psychology focuses on the application of forensic psychology to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offences.
You will study how the history of forensic psychology has shaped contemporary investigative practice and impacted on the professional standing of psychology in the criminal justice system (in Australia and overseas).
During this course, you will examine the interviewing of witnesses and suspects, and the application of offender profiling and crime analysis.
You will learn evidenced-based approaches for forensic psychology interventions and practical applications.
At the completion of your study, you will be able to explain forensic psychology principles using the concepts, language, and major theories of the discipline, and understand the ethical and practical issues of related professions.
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Forensic Psychology is intended for psychologists and graduates from a relevant discipline, including criminology, sociology, social work or law, wishing to enter the forensic field.
It is available to domestic and international students and includes a compulsory residential school.
Structure
Course Structure
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Core Structure
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| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
One Unit (NUP42820 Investigative Interviewing: Suspects) will include a compulsory three-day residential school.
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| --> PSYC20050 | Introduction to Forensic Psychology | --> |
| --> PSYC20051 | Investigative Interviewing: Witnesses | --> |
| --> PSYC20052 | Offender Profiling and Crime Analysis | --> |
| --> PSYC20053 | Investigative Interviewing: Suspects | --> |
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must demonstrate the following:
· A completed Australian Bachelor degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
A relevant discipline includes: psychology, criminology, sociology, social work or law.
English Requirements:If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or The United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set bythe University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 or 12, or equivalent), or
- Tertiary diploma level qualification, or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full-time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0 completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or The United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency testand achieve the following scores as below.
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet BasedTest); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
N/A
Health Requirements
N/A
Assumed Knowledge
No recommended study
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Integrate and apply an advanced body of knowledge in the field of forensic psychology in a range of contexts for professional practice and scholarship
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- Investigate and evaluate complex information, data, concepts, theories and evolving evidence in the field of forensic psychology
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- Apply creative and strategic thinking skills to identify and solve complex problems in an appropriate forensic context
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- Critically reflect on ethical and culturally appropriate practices, and professional development.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have specialised knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area | --> | |||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review,analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems | --> | |||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas | --> | |||
| 4. SKILLS Have specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice | --> | |||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts | --> | |||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | --> | |||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts | --> | |||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts | --> | --> | ||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters | --> |
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