AP4: Expert Opinions in Criminal Cases Field of study: Psychology
Programme code: W3-SMPS19.2025

Module name: AP4: Expert Opinions in Criminal Cases
Module code: W3-PS-S-SiS4
Programme code: W3-SMPS19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2029/2030
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject "Criminal Expertise" focuses on understanding and acquiring the skills necessary to effectively provide psychological opinions in the context of criminal law. The main goal of this course is to prepare students to work as forensic experts in a criminal environment. The main content of the course includes an understanding of the mental and behavioral processes involved in crime, the psychological assessment techniques used in the context of criminal law, and the use of these assessments to produce professional, persuasive and clear forensic opinions. Students will learn how to assess such aspects as criminality, risk of recidivism, the ability to be responsible for one's actions, and the therapeutic needs of convicts. The goal of the course is not only to acquire theoretical knowledge, but also to develop the practical skills necessary to work as a forensic expert in criminal cases, including the ability to analyze and evaluate information and communicate results in a way that is understandable to the court and other stakeholders.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Jest gotów do uznawania znaczenia i wykorzystywania wiedzy naukowej w procesie opiniowania o spełnianiu przez zeznania psychologicznych kryteriów prawdziwości zeznań świadków. Jest gotów do współpracy z psychiatrami oraz seksuologami w zakresie wykonywania niniejszych opinii. [PS_K_2_13]
 PS_K_2 [3/5]
Wykazuje gotowość do przedsiębiorczego zarządzaniem swoją rolą procesową jako biegły sądowy w sprawach karnych. Posiada kompetencje niezbędne do wytwarzania dokumentacji finansowej niezbędnej dla pracy biegłego. [PS_K_4_6]
 PS_K_4 [3/5]
Potrafi planować i organizować pracę własną wykorzystując znajomość technik warsztatowych charakterystycznych dla opiniodawstwa w sprawach karnych. [PS_U_10_3]
 PS_U_10 [3/5]
Zna i rozumie w pogłębionym stopniu istotę opiniodawstwa karnego, dysponując swobodnie aparatem pojęciowym oraz wiedzą teoretyczną i empiryczną konieczną do opisu i wyjaśniania zjawisk w tych obszarach psychologii sądowej w sprawach karnych. [PS_W_6_14]
 PS_W_6 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [2] 30 Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Production exercise – workshop [e02] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Simulation [e07]  		course work PS_K_2_13 PS_K_4_6 PS_U_10_3 PS_W_6_14
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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