Professional Certificate in Criminal Psychology

Start Your Dream Professional Career Understanding the Behaviour Behind Criminal Minds

Are you fascinated by the inner workings of the criminal mind? Do you see yourself unravelling the mysteries of crime scenes or understanding the complexities of criminal behaviour? Ever wondered how legal knowledge and psychological insights can merge to prevent crime and rehabilitate offenders? The Professional Certificate in Criminal Psychology is your gateway to turning these interests into a rewarding career.

Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
Self-paced. Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 47 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 Professional Career in Criminal Psychology

Are you fascinated by the inner workings of the criminal mind? Do you see yourself unravelling the mysteries of crime scenes or understanding the complexities of criminal behaviour? Ever wondered how legal knowledge and psychological insights can merge to prevent crime and rehabilitate offenders? The Professional Certificate in Criminal Psychology is your gateway to turning these interests into a rewarding career.

This comprehensive course contains five key modules that will provide you with professional skills and knowledge in criminal psychology. Start with 'Introduction to Forensic Science', where you'll explore the branches of forensic science, evidence collection and analysis, and the crucial role of criminal behaviour in mental health. 'Criminal Psychology' will guide you through the psychological aspects of crime, including gender-related issues, youth offenders, and the use of psychology in policing and courtrooms. Legal terminology comes alive in Module 3, covering everything from contract to criminal law. Then in ‘Criminal Profiling’ and ‘Ethics’, you will gain an in-depth exploration of the profiling methods and crime analysis, explore the foundation of moral principles, and more.

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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