AP4: Investigative Psychology Field of study: Psychology
Programme code: W3-SMPS19.2025

Module name: AP4: Investigative Psychology
Module code: W3-PS-S-SiS1
Programme code: W3-SMPS19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2027/2028
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 "Investigative Psychology" is designed to introduce students to specialized areas of applied psychology in the context of law and the justice system. The main goal of this course is to understand the mental processes underlying the operation of the criminal system, as well as to understand and analyze criminal behavior. The content of the course includes an understanding of the psychology of crime, the creation of a silhouette of an unknown perpetrator as well as a psychological portrait and profile of a criminal group, in addition, students will be introduced to the concept and principles of the analytical cycle and learn basic structural techniques used in criminal or intelligence analysis. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the role of the psychologist in the justice system, as well as the application of psychology to the analysis of evidence, suspicion and behavior of suspects. The goal of the course includes not only acquiring theoretical knowledge, but also the practical skills necessary to work effectively in an environment that requires an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and solving crime.
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]
Posiada kompetencje do krytycznej oceny swojej wiedzy psychologicznej przez pryzmat innych nauk w optyce której czyni się ustalenia w ramach psychologii śledczej. [PS_K_1_2]
 PS_K_1 [3/5]
Jest gotów do rozwijania dorobku dyscypliny psychologii śledczej z uwzględnieniem zmieniających się potrzeb organów ścigania [PS_K_5_8]
 PS_K_5 [3/5]
Potrafi samodzielnie planować i realizować zadanie wynikające z cyklu analitycznego oraz współpracy z prokuratorami podczas czynności procesowych, dodatkowo cechuje go umiejętność przekazywania swoich wiadomości specjalnych, wspierając inne osoby związane z wymiarem sprawiedliwości. [PS_U_11_5]
 PS_U_11 [3/5]
W pogłębionym stopniu zna i rozumie wyzwania jakie stoją przed psychologiem śledczym. Potrafi zidentyfikować, źródła tych wyzwań i zna sposoby ich neutralizacji. [PS_W_7_10]
 PS_W_7 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [2] 30 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Reconstruction / reproduction [d04] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Simulation [e07] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work PS_K_1_2 PS_K_5_8 PS_U_11_5 PS_W_7_10
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
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
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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