Description
COURSE OVERVIEW
Criminal Psychologists play a vital and exciting role in different legal proceedings and figuring out the intent and reactions of criminals. They play a key role in offender profiling and providing second opinions in case studies and witness interrogation.
To understand the origins of a criminal’s behaviour you will study different theories and approaches. By studying these areas you will develop a broad understanding of how crime is preconceived, used in law enforcement and in crime prevention. Once this is in place you can better understand the thoughts and behaviours of criminals and people who cross the boundary of what is considered acceptable in society.
COURSE FEATURES
Fast track your career potential and knowledge in the field of criminal psychology and do so, at your own pace. Interact with and learn from senior professionals in the criminal psychology industry who have helped develop the course, meaning you’ll have the inside secrets on how to become a pro.With our training and certification, set yourself apart from other candidates when applying for roles or display within your own business to provide clients confidence in your abilities Accredited through the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC), be certain of learning skills directly relevant to job outcomes within the criminal psychology field.
SUBJECTS
- Introduction to Criminal Psychology
- Psychological approaches to understanding crime
- Psychology and Understanding Serious Crimes
- Mental Disorder and Crime I – Learning Disabilities and Crime
- Mental Disorder and Crime II – Psychopathy
- Gender and Crime
- Youth and Crime
- Psychology and the Police
- Psychology in the Courtroom
- Psychology and Crime Prevention
JOB OUTCOMES
This course is particularly useful for people working in, or aspiring to work in:
- Welfare Officers
- Youth workers
- Counsellors
- Psychologists
- Support Workers
- Legal employees
- Law Enforcement
- Prison Guards
- Rehabilitation Officers
