Advanced Certificate in Criminal Psychology

Gain a Deeper Understanding and Skills to Understand the Psychology Behind Criminal Minds

Are you intrigued by the psychological mechanisms behind criminal behaviour? Do you envision yourself unlocking the secrets behind crime scenes and comprehending the intricacies of criminal minds? Keen to blend legal expertise with psychological acumen to prevent crime and aid offender rehabilitation? Embark on the Advanced Certificate in Criminal Psychology to transform these interests into a robust, rewarding career, perfect for those looking to enhance or gain advanced skills in this fascinating field.

Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
Self-paced. Approximately 700 hours to complete the course, which has seven key modules made up of 71 lessons.
Delivery
Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated mentor support.

Course Overview

Course Modules

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Career Outcomes

This course may be of interest to people working or aspiring to work in or as:

  • Law enforcement
  • Crime Prevention
  • Social Workers
  • Rehabilitation Officers
  • Prison Guards
  • Legal professions
  • Security Professions

Course Fees Include

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Student Support

You’ll be fully supported with access to an allocated student support advisor, mentor and course consultants, who are available 5 days per week.

Assessments

Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving on to the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required so that you get the most out of your course. You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes, and written assessments.

Certification

Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each certificate completed and a Certificate of Completion.

About The Course

Unlock the Secrets of the Criminal Mind: Your Pathway to a Career in Criminal Psychology

Are you intrigued by the psychological mechanisms behind criminal behaviour? Do you envision yourself unlocking the secrets behind crime scenes and comprehending the intricacies of criminal minds? Keen to blend legal expertise with psychological acumen to prevent crime and aid offender rehabilitation? Embark on the Advanced Certificate in Criminal Psychology to transform these interests into a robust, rewarding career, perfect for those looking to enhance or gain advanced skills in this fascinating field.

This comprehensive advanced course encompasses seven critical modules, each designed to enhance your understanding and skills in criminal psychology. The course begins with 'Introduction to Forensics', delving into the branches of forensic science, evidence collection, analysis and the interplay of criminal behaviour and mental health. 'Criminal Psychology' follows, offering insights into the psychological facets of crime, including gender issues, youth offenders, and the application of psychology in law enforcement and judicial settings. The module on Legal Terminology provides a thorough understanding of legal concepts ranging from contract to criminal law. 

'Abnormal Psychology' explores various mental disorders, focusing on their diagnosis and treatment. 'Psychopharmacology' enhances your knowledge of the effects of drugs on behaviour, a vital aspect in understanding substance-related disorders in criminal settings. Expanding the course further, 'Criminal Profiling' brings in-depth training on profiling methods, crime scene analysis, offender characteristics, victimology, and profiling for different types of crimes, including sexual, violent, white-collar and victimless crimes. Lastly, 'Ethics' covers essential topics like meta-ethics, ethical decision-making, virtues, morality, the social contract, and applied ethics in individual rights, society and business. 

Embarking on this course opens a world of career opportunities. Whether you aspire to work in law enforcement, crime prevention, social work, rehabilitation, legal professions or security, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed. You'll emerge as a professional capable of making significant contributions in various sectors, ready to tackle the challenges and complexities of criminal psychology.

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