If you are looking for a program that gives you everything you need to get up to date on the latest developments in psychodiagnostics in the legal field, this program is perfect for you. Are you going to let this opportunity go by?”

The role of forensic psychologists in judicial proceedings is framed as protagonists in the legal field, developing the analyses that determine the mental state of the individuals involved, whether they were in full use of their mental capacity at the time of the crime, the consequences for the victim's mental health that have resulted from the protagonism of the acts, etc. Thanks to this, judges can obtain specific answers to their questions, through an expert psychological opinion that can be used as evidence, helping to determine a fairer sentence for the parties involved.  

For this reason, and in view of the very important role played by psychology professionals in this type of process, TECH and its team of experts in the field have developed a postgraduate diploma that contains the most comprehensive and innovative information on the subject. This is a 100% online academic experience that allows students to delve into the intricacies of psychodiagnosis and psychological assessment in the forensic field, as well as the development of the interview through a clinical and expert framework based on the best communication strategies adapted to different contexts. In addition, you will learn, in depth, about the different types of reports and their different procedures, focusing especially on the various descriptive formats that exist for sending to insurance and/or mutual insurance companies. 

All this through 450 hours of theoretical, practical and additional resources, the latter presented in different formats: detailed videos, research articles, complementary readings, images, dynamic summaries of each unit, etc. All this content will be compacted in a comfortable and flexible state-of-the-art Virtual Campus, which can be accessed from any device with internet connection. This way, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge wherever and whenever you want, contributing to the advancement of Forensic Psychology in an effective and personalized way, basing your practice on the latest diagnostic and analytical strategies of the profession. 

A 100% online program where you will find all the latest developments in clinical and expert interviewing in 450 hours of theoretical, practical and additional content"   

This postgraduate diploma in Forensic Psychology contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:   

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Forensic Psychology
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

There is no other academic experience on the market more innovative than this one, allowing you to develop a range of expertise in the effective preparation of expert reports”

Forming part of the teaching staff is a group of professionals in the world of Psychology, who bring to this course their work experience, as well as a group of renowned specialists, recognised by The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

You will delve into the nervous system in order to fully understand the latest developments regarding electrical and chemical synapses"

You will work in a specialized and in-depth way in the development of psychodiagnosis in a clinical setting through the different fields of action of legal psychologists"

The effective development of Forensic Psychology based on the latest diagnostic and analytical guidelines in this field depends on its professionals. For this reason, TECH and its team of experts in the field have designed this program in order to provide students with the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on preparing psychological reports. This is an academic experience that will also allow them to learn, in detail, the most effective and innovative guidelines for the specialized management of different patients who have been involved in criminal proceedings.  

Thanks to its multidisciplinary nature, you will be able to delve into psychodiagnostic objectives, knowing, in detail, the tools to achieve each one of them" 

General Objectives

• Provide students with the most comprehensive and cutting-edge information related to psychodiagnosis and psychological evaluation in the field of judicial expertise
• Enable students to develop a broad and up to date knowledge of the different strategies that have recently been implemented to carry out the interview in a clinical and forensic setting

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Psychodiagnostics and Psychological Evaluation 

• Development of the diagnostic itinerary both from the D.S.M. 5 as well as by ICD-10 
• Address new perspectives of psychological assessment
• Be comfortable with the basics of the patient's right and the psychologist's code of ethics

Module 2. The Interview in a Psychotherapeutic Setting 

• Describe the structure of the psychological report according to the area being assessed, so that it is within the law
• Acquire the skills to prepare a report within the legal jargon and judicial literature
• Manage stressful situations that may arise during the appraisal process
• Refer and detect abnormalities and abuse among the components of the expert appraisal

Module 3. Types of Reports and their Different Reporting Procedures 

• Develop strategies to defend a report in front of a tribunal 
• Incorporate expertise into a global framework of psychological intervention
• Review with standardized protocols the entire appraisal procedure 

The opportunity to delve into the anamnesis from the time-limited psychotherapy by resolving different clinical cases based on real situations"