About
Profiling has become a subject of significant interest since the rise in popularity of crime drama series, psychological thrillers, and popular true crime Netflix shows and YouTube channels. This thought-provoking course will give you an overview of various approaches and processes involved in generating a profile and a greater understanding of crime and the theories behind investigations.
Explore forensic science, criminology theories, types of crime and punishment, and how to read a crime scene. Study famous case studies like Jack the Ripper & Charles Manson with a fresh and informed perspective.
Whether you want to learn out of personal curiosity or are looking to understand what a career in criminology may look like, this course will help you get to grips with this fascinating specialty.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Introduction
- What is crime?
- What causes crime?
- Introduction to profiling
- Why is profiling important?
Module 2: Schools of Thought
- Classical
- Positivist
- Chicago
- Theories of social structure
- Symbolic interactionism
- Individual theories
- Biosocial theories
Module 3: Types and Levels of Crime
- Misdemeanors and felonies
- Personal crimes
- Property crimes
- Inchoate crimes
- White collar crimes
Module 4: Violent Crimes
- Murder
- Sexual assault
- Assault
Module 5: Punishment
- Prison
- Death penalty
- Fines and other sanctions
- Parole and probation
Module 6: Forensic Science
- What is forensics and where did it start?
- Forensic pathology and autopsies
- Toxicology
- Ballistics
- Forensic anthropology
- Fingerprints
Module 7: Profilers
- Criminal profilers – who they are and what they do
- Howard Teten
- John E. Douglas
- Robert Ressler
- Other notable profilers
Module 8: Phases of Profiling
- Examination of evidence
- Classification of evidence
- Reconstruction
- Examining the offender’s signature
- Generating a profile
Module 9: Victimology
- Victims
- Consequences of crime for victims
- Victim proneness
- Victim facilitation
- Victim rights
Module 10: Famous Case Studies
- Jack the Ripper
- Charles Manson
- Al Capone
- Other notable criminal cases
Career
Who is this course for?
- Everyone investigating a career as a detective, criminal profiler, or forensic scientist
- Those who enjoy the thrill of solving puzzles
- Anyone curious by how the criminal mind works
- Those who dream of writing a best-selling thriller or crime film script
- Anyone with an interest in sociology and psychology
Career path
Criminologists have an exciting, fulfilling, and financially rewarding career. As a crime scene investigator or forensic science technician, qualified professionals can earn around $57,850 a year while a criminal profiler earns around $63,450. After completion of the course you may choose to pursue a career in this area.
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Lauren Keegan
Expertise: Psychology
Lauren Keegan is a Sydney-based psychologist and writer. Lauren has worked in youth services, government child protection agencies and public mental health. For the past eight years, Lauren has enjoyed the challenging and rewarding work as a psychologist in a community mental health service in South-Western Sydney. She resides in a semi-rural town on the outskirts of Sydney with her family and their boisterous Cocker Spaniel named Buddy. In her spare time she writes crime fiction and psychological thrillers.
Criminology & Profiling 
33256 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
33256 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
Profiling has become a subject of significant interest since the rise in popularity of crime drama series, psychological thrillers, and popular true crime Netflix shows and YouTube channels. This thought-provoking course will give you an overview of various approaches and processes involved in generating a profile and a greater understanding of crime and the theories behind investigations.
Explore forensic science, criminology theories, types of crime and punishment, and how to read a crime scene. Study famous case studies like Jack the Ripper & Charles Manson with a fresh and informed perspective.
Whether you want to learn out of personal curiosity or are looking to understand what a career in criminology may look like, this course will help you get to grips with this fascinating specialty.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Introduction
- What is crime?
- What causes crime?
- Introduction to profiling
- Why is profiling important?
Module 2: Schools of Thought
- Classical
- Positivist
- Chicago
- Theories of social structure
- Symbolic interactionism
- Individual theories
- Biosocial theories
Module 3: Types and Levels of Crime
- Misdemeanors and felonies
- Personal crimes
- Property crimes
- Inchoate crimes
- White collar crimes
Module 4: Violent Crimes
- Murder
- Sexual assault
- Assault
Module 5: Punishment
- Prison
- Death penalty
- Fines and other sanctions
- Parole and probation
Module 6: Forensic Science
- What is forensics and where did it start?
- Forensic pathology and autopsies
- Toxicology
- Ballistics
- Forensic anthropology
- Fingerprints
Module 7: Profilers
- Criminal profilers – who they are and what they do
- Howard Teten
- John E. Douglas
- Robert Ressler
- Other notable profilers
Module 8: Phases of Profiling
- Examination of evidence
- Classification of evidence
- Reconstruction
- Examining the offender’s signature
- Generating a profile
Module 9: Victimology
- Victims
- Consequences of crime for victims
- Victim proneness
- Victim facilitation
- Victim rights
Module 10: Famous Case Studies
- Jack the Ripper
- Charles Manson
- Al Capone
- Other notable criminal cases
Career
Who is this course for?
- Everyone investigating a career as a detective, criminal profiler, or forensic scientist
- Those who enjoy the thrill of solving puzzles
- Anyone curious by how the criminal mind works
- Those who dream of writing a best-selling thriller or crime film script
- Anyone with an interest in sociology and psychology
Career path
Criminologists have an exciting, fulfilling, and financially rewarding career. As a crime scene investigator or forensic science technician, qualified professionals can earn around $57,850 a year while a criminal profiler earns around $63,450. After completion of the course you may choose to pursue a career in this area.
Creator
Lauren Keegan
Expertise: Psychology
Lauren Keegan is a Sydney-based psychologist and writer. Lauren has worked in youth services, government child protection agencies and public mental health. For the past eight years, Lauren has enjoyed the challenging and rewarding work as a psychologist in a community mental health service in South-Western Sydney. She resides in a semi-rural town on the outskirts of Sydney with her family and their boisterous Cocker Spaniel named Buddy. In her spare time she writes crime fiction and psychological thrillers.