Developmental psychology aims to understand the developmental trajectory of the psychological processes involved in human thinking, action, behavior, and feelings. The underlying premise of this field is that a fuller understanding of all psychological phenomena becomes available once we explain when and how it evolves. The main objective of this module is to critically examine current research on key topics in advanced developmental psychology (e.g. social development, prejudice development, children as witnesses, mind-reading development, and learning from others). Through such a survey, we will be well positioned to understand the issues, problems and controversies that are at the forefront of developmental psychology research. A maximum of 6 credit hours of PSYC 31498, PSYC 41492 and PSYC 41498 combined can be used for important psychology requirements. Direct entry into the 2nd year of this program will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Phone: +44 (0)1227 823254 E: internationalstudent@kent.ac.uk For more information or to check the status of an application: Phone: 330-672-8536 FAX: 330-672-7932 Email: gradpsyc@kent.edu This module provides students with an in-depth examination of the theoretical and applied aspects of forensic psychology. These include the development of the laws and principles on which the justice system is based, crimes committed by parts of the community, including street gangs and professional criminals, criminal justice responses to crimes committed by police and forensic profilers, the role and credibility of eyewitnesses, and interrogation processes with suspects, the role of juries, how sentences for convicted offenders are compiled; the objectives of punishment and how inmates respond to incarceration, theoretical perspectives on rehabilitation, and a review of the implementation of the sex offender treatment program. The module focuses on the in-depth application of forensic psychology to the justice system, its role in identifying and improving crimes. In particular, it evaluates the role of psychology in criminal justice: systems, policies and practices through the presentation and critical appraisal of forensic psychology research and research methods. Students are encouraged to develop skills to critique literature and methods to deepen their understanding of the fundamental forensic issues of the course.
Students interested in other career paths in psychology can pursue the major without a concentration. This module deals with contemporary concepts, theories and ideas of the social psychology of justice and morality. We will examine how social psychology has been applied to understand the basis of our sense of morality and justice, with a particular focus on how these theories can help us understand contemporary ethical debates in the real world and be applied with benefits for individuals, groups and society. In doing so, we will see how empirical methods of psychology can be combined with philosophical and political concepts of justice and morality, and better understand how individuals develop and use moral concepts to navigate the social world and guide their behavior. Maximum of 9 credit hours PSYC 41395 can be used for concentration requirements. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology students apply the science of understanding and explaining thoughts, emotions, and behavior to solve real-world problems. Topics include stress, biological influences on child behaviour, growth and development, and the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Electives can be used to specialize in a number of areas of psychology and gain hands-on experience in research labs. The degree prepares students for graduate study and employment in a variety of fields, including clinical, applied, and experimental areas of psychology and related fields such as education, law, human resources, and health care. You will study the main areas required for accreditation: statistics, biological and general psychology, social and developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, child development and personality.
You can also take specialist modules in economics, clinical and forensic psychology, as well as mental health, justice and morality, and neuroscience. This module provides students with theoretical instruction and opportunities for critical evaluation in abnormal psychology. It studies the origins and identification of various forms of cognitions and atypical behaviors, and examines the psychological and social implications for patients. The module covers some of the major mental disorders and focuses primarily on what research has to say about their social/cognitive/biological underpinnings and implications for treatment. In addition, the module describes several methodological approaches, asking fundamental questions about the meaning of normality. Historical developments in this area are examined and current interventions and treatments are very important in this module. · Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, this can be your first step towards becoming a registered psychologist You will discover your future in a subject ranked 16th in the UK for graduate perspectives in The Complete University Guide 2022.