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Ever wondered what goes on inside the mind of a criminal? This Criminal Psychology: Criminal Minds Course takes you beneath the surface of criminal behaviour, giving you a sharp insight into the psychological factors that drive unlawful acts. Through gripping case studies, psychological theories, and behavioural analysis, you'll explore how criminal minds operate — from motivations and mental disorders to profiling techniques used by investigators. Each module offers a structured journey into the darker corners of the human psyche, all from a safe academic distance.

Whether you're intrigued by serial offenders or fascinated by forensic profiling, this course helps you connect the dots between psychology and crime. It's an eye-opener for those curious about the psychological dynamics behind antisocial behaviour, manipulation, and deviance. You’ll gain theoretical knowledge that not only sharpens your understanding of crime, but also piques your critical thinking — no need for flashing blue lights, just a solid internet connection and a curious mind.

Learning Outcomes:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of criminal psychology, including criminology, forensic psychology, and the types and theories of crime.

Develop insights into the psychological makeup of criminal minds, including mental disorders, aggression, violence, and criminal behaviour in children, women, burglars, domestic violence, murderers, serial killers, and rapists.

Learn practical skills in criminal psychology, including criminal profiling, interviewing suspects, detecting lies, eyewitness testimony, and expert witness testimony.

Understand the criminal justice system's approach to prevention, punishment, rehabilitation, and restoration of justice.

Apply knowledge of criminal psychology to real-world scenarios, including criminal investigations, trials, and other aspects of the criminal justice system.

Our Criminal Psychology: Criminal Minds course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of criminal psychology and the factors that contribute to criminal behaviour. Through this course, you will learn about different types of criminal behaviour, including psychopathy and violent behaviour, and gain insight into the criminal mind. Our expert instructors will guide you through the different techniques used to analyse crime scenes and evidence, as well as criminal profiling.

This course is perfect for anyone interested in criminal justice, law enforcement, or psychology. It's designed to provide a solid foundation in criminal psychology and equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and prevent criminal activity. Whether you're looking to pursue a career in law enforcement or criminal justice or are simply interested in understanding the psychology of criminal behaviour, this course is the perfect fit for you.

Criminal Psychology : Criminal Minds Course Curriculum

Section 01: Foundations of Criminal Psychology

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Introduction to Criminology

Introduction to Criminal Psychology

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Types of Crime

Theories of Crime

Section 02: Psychology of Criminal Minds

Psychology of Criminal Children

Psychology of Criminal Women

Mental Disorders and Crime

Psychology of Aggression and Violence

Psychology of Burglars

Psychology of Domestic Violence

Psychology of Murderers

Psychology of Serial Killers

Psychology of Rapists

Section 03: Practical Criminal Psychology

Criminal Profiling

Interviewing Suspects

Structured interviews - Example Script

Detecting Lies

Eye-Witness Testimony

Expert-Witness Testimony

Prevention, Punishment, Rehabilitation, and Restoration of Criminal Justice

How is the course assessed?

Upon completing an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.

Exam & Retakes:
It is to inform our learners that the initial exam for this online course is provided at no additional cost. In the event of needing a retake, a nominal fee of £9.99 will be applicable.

Certification
Upon successful completion of the assessment procedure, learners can obtain their certification by placing an order and remitting a fee of __ GBP. £9 for PDF Certificate and £15 for the Hardcopy Certificate within the UK ( An additional £10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery).

CPD

10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Who is this course for?

Law enforcement professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of criminal behaviour.

Criminal justice professionals looking to improve their knowledge of criminal psychology.

Psychology students interested in exploring the field of criminal psychology.

Anyone interested in understanding the psychology of criminal behaviour.

Individuals looking to pursue a career in law enforcement or criminal justice.

Career path

Criminal Psychologist - £25,000 to £60,000 per year

Police Officer - £20,000 to £45,000 per year

Private Investigator - £18,000 to £40,000 per year

Probation Officer - £22,000 to £36,000 per year

Forensic Psychologist - £25,000 to £65,000 per year.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - £9

You can apply for a CPD Accredited PDF Certificate at the cost of £9.

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - £15

Hard copy can be sent to you via post at the expense of £15.

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