Master in Forensic Psychology
Instituto Superior De Estudios Psicológicos ISEP
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Campus location
Barcelona, Spain
Languages
Spanish
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
12 - 16 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
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Introduction
Locations: Barcelona - Madrid - Online
Schedule: Madrid: VS Barcelona: SD
Qualification: Master in Forensic Psychology issued by ISEP
The Master in Forensic Psychology provides the fundamental skills for the practice of the profession of forensic psychologist in his expert role, as an expert or adviser to the jurist and judge in legal proceedings. You will acquire the tools and knowledge necessary to prepare the forensic report in the different jurisdictions (civil, criminal, labor, minors, ...) and its exposure (ratification) before Courts and Tribunals.
The theoretical-practical methodology includes the drafting and defense before a court of the expert report, as well as practical examples from real cases.
Curriculum
Block 1. Introduction to Forensic Psychology and its Methodology
- Module 01. Introduction to forensic psychology
- Module 02. Legal implications of the forensic psychologist.
- Module 03.Psychological Methodology within the judicial process.
- Module 04. Psychology before the judicial process.
Block 2: Forensic Psychology in the criminal field
- Module 05. The psychology of crime. The criminal danger.
- Module 06. Forensic psychology in adult criminal jurisdiction
- Module 07. Forensic psychology in the juvenile jurisdiction. Criminal liability.
- Module 08. Psychological intervention in the prison context
- Module 09. Psychological-forensic evaluation of the victim
- Module 10. Child sexual abuse
- Module 11. Forensic psychology in the field of gender violence.
Block 3: Forensic Psychology in the civil, labor and other specific areas.
- Module 12. Forensic psychology before civil jurisdiction.
- Module 13. Forensic psychology in the family environment.
- Module 14. Forensic psychology in the workplace.
- Module 15. Neuropsychology in the forensic field.
Block 4. Practical Applications
- Module 16. Practical cases in jurisdiction or ratification of reports
- Module 17. Practical cases in civil jurisdiction and ratification of reports
- Module 18. Practices
- Module 19. Master's final project
20 Modules 60 ECTS
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Ideal Students
Recipients of the Master in Forensic Psychology
The Master in Forensic Psychology is aimed at graduates in Psychology or students in the last year of the degree. The admission of personnel from state bodies and forces (CFSE), Criminology and Law will be considered, if hours of Expert training in forensic expertise are accredited, without the designation of Forensic Psychology.
Career Opportunities
Works in defense before the courts of defendants in the criminal (crimes, sexual abuse, abuse, etc.), civil (separations, guardianship and custody) and labor spheres.
The Master in Forensic Psychology provides training for both public organizations and private practice.