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Take a deep dive into the world of Criminal Psychology and explore the criminal mind. Learn about the motivations behind criminal acts, the types of crime and the behaviors and reactions of the criminals behind them. Improve your critical thinking skills and get a better understanding of:

  • The science and psychology that supports criminology.
  • Criminal theory & the justice system
  • Impartiality, professionalism and conduct
  • Bias, how to avoid it and be culturally competent
  • Tools and abilities to carefully consider theories

Requisitos

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.

Lecciones

Module 1: Introduction

  • What is criminal psychology?
  • What is the role of a criminal psychologist?
  • What education is required to become a criminal psychologist?
  • Personal characteristics of a criminal psychologist
  • Career pathways in the field of criminal psychology

Module 2: Origins Of Criminal Behavior

  • Defining crime
  • Traditional theories of crime
  • Biological theories of criminal behavior
  • Sociological theories of criminal behavior
  • Developmental theories of criminal behavior
  • Psychological theories of criminal behavior

Module 3: Human Aggression And Violence

  • Defining aggression
  • Types of aggression
  • Biological model of aggression
  • Social learning model of aggression
  • Cognitive model of aggression
  • Integrated theory of crime

Module 4: Crime And Mental Illness

  • Defining mental illness
  • Causality and criminal responsibility
  • Anxiety and mood disorders
  • Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
  • Personality disorders
  • Substance abuse and crime

Module 5: Criminal Acts

  • Types of crime
  • Aggravated assault
  • Homicide and manslaughter
  • Serial homicide
  • Family and domestic violence
  • Hate crimes

Module 6: Sex Crimes

  • Sexual harassment
  • Rape and sexual assault
  • Characteristics of sexual offenders
  • Sexual offences against children

Module 7: Other Crimes

  • Childhood abuse
  • Juvenile crime
  • Burglary, home invasions and theft
  • Cybercrime
  • Terrorism

Carrera

Who is this course for?

If you're a true crime buff, a lover of crime dramas, a maven of mysteries - this course is the perfect way to take your interest to the next level. It will give you an intriguing insight into another aspect of the criminal justice system and the minds of criminals. 

Posibilidades de carrera

This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in exploring a career in criminal psychology. Becoming a certified criminal psychologist is an interesting and challenging career option with an average salary of $63,000.

 

Certificados

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). 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.

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Criminal Psychology

16398 estudiantes. Acreditación ICOES. Certificación IAPCC y CPD.

16398 estudiantes. 
Acreditación ICOES.
Certificación IAPCC y CPD.

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    Take a deep dive into the world of Criminal Psychology and explore the criminal mind. Learn about the motivations behind criminal acts, the types of crime and the behaviors and reactions of the criminals behind them. Improve your critical thinking skills and get a better understanding of:

    • The science and psychology that supports criminology.
    • Criminal theory & the justice system
    • Impartiality, professionalism and conduct
    • Bias, how to avoid it and be culturally competent
    • Tools and abilities to carefully consider theories

    Requisitos

    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.

    Lecciones

    Module 1: Introduction

    • What is criminal psychology?
    • What is the role of a criminal psychologist?
    • What education is required to become a criminal psychologist?
    • Personal characteristics of a criminal psychologist
    • Career pathways in the field of criminal psychology

    Module 2: Origins Of Criminal Behavior

    • Defining crime
    • Traditional theories of crime
    • Biological theories of criminal behavior
    • Sociological theories of criminal behavior
    • Developmental theories of criminal behavior
    • Psychological theories of criminal behavior

    Module 3: Human Aggression And Violence

    • Defining aggression
    • Types of aggression
    • Biological model of aggression
    • Social learning model of aggression
    • Cognitive model of aggression
    • Integrated theory of crime

    Module 4: Crime And Mental Illness

    • Defining mental illness
    • Causality and criminal responsibility
    • Anxiety and mood disorders
    • Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
    • Personality disorders
    • Substance abuse and crime

    Module 5: Criminal Acts

    • Types of crime
    • Aggravated assault
    • Homicide and manslaughter
    • Serial homicide
    • Family and domestic violence
    • Hate crimes

    Module 6: Sex Crimes

    • Sexual harassment
    • Rape and sexual assault
    • Characteristics of sexual offenders
    • Sexual offences against children

    Module 7: Other Crimes

    • Childhood abuse
    • Juvenile crime
    • Burglary, home invasions and theft
    • Cybercrime
    • Terrorism

    Carrera

    Who is this course for?

    If you're a true crime buff, a lover of crime dramas, a maven of mysteries - this course is the perfect way to take your interest to the next level. It will give you an intriguing insight into another aspect of the criminal justice system and the minds of criminals. 

    Posibilidades de carrera

    This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in exploring a career in criminal psychology. Becoming a certified criminal psychologist is an interesting and challenging career option with an average salary of $63,000.

     

    Certificados

    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). 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.