Certificate in Criminal Psychology
Turn a fascination into a field of enquiry
Criminal psychology studies the motivations of those who operate outside the boundaries of what is considered socially acceptable. Our criminal psychology certificate online course examines labelling theory, how crime is conceptualised and the origins of criminal behaviour. Learn about profiling and interactionist viewpoints, and look at a case study. You’ll explore IQ tests, understand who is predisposed to unusual behaviour – and see what social situations might produce a life of crime. Enrol with The Career Academy today and discover true crime’s origins – you can study criminal psychology online.Or Call 01 437 8559
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THE COURSE REALLY SPARKED A HUGE CONNECTION WITH ME FOR FURTHERING PSYCHOLOGY WHICH I NEVER KNEW I HAD!
COURSE BENEFITS
- Learn the definitions of crime
- Understand criminal psychology
- Understand social issues towards a career in counselling or teaching
- Discover psychology which motivates criminal behaviour
- Learn criminal psychology theories relating to youth and crime
- See how psychology is used by the police & courts
- Understand the relationship between learning disabilities, gender, youth, and crime
COURSE CONTENTS
- Definitions of Crime
- Consensus View of what Crime is
- Conflict View of Crime
- Interactionist View of Crime
- Scope of Criminal Psychology
- What Criminal Psychologists do
- Case Study
- Profiling
- Courts
- Correctional System
- Biological explanations of Crime
- Phrenology
- Eugenics
- XYY Chromosome Model
- Genetics
- Twin Studies
- Adoption Studies
- Nature, Nurture
- Environmental Explanations of Crime
- Family Influence
- Agency Explanations
- Rational Choice Theory
- Aggression
- Types of Aggression
- Terminology
- Drive Theories
- Freudian Theories
- Social Learning Theories
- Biological and Evolutionary Theories
- Types of Aggression
- Aggression an against Outsiders
- Aggression in Species
- Aggression in Humans
- Environmental Influences on Human Aggression
- Imitation or Modelling
- Familiarity
- Reinforcement
- Aggression and Culture
- Other Factors in Aggression: Alcohol, Pain, Frustration
- Murder
- Sexual Assault
- Stalking
- Pursuit Behaviour
- False Stalking Syndrome
- Meaning of Learning Disabilities
- IQ Testing
- Crime and Intelligence
- Modern Intelligence Testing
- Learning Disabilities and Crime
- Sex Offences and People with Learning Disabilities
- Courts
- Scope and Nature of Psychopathology
- Personality Disorder
- Psychopath
- Heartlessness
- Emotionless
- How do People become Psychopaths
- Treatment
- Scope and Nature of Gender and Crime studies
- Rates of Crime
- Murder and Violence
- Prostitution
- Case Study … Women Offenders
- Victims
- Murder
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Abuse
- Age of Criminal Responsibility
- Risk Factors
- Mental Health Risk
- Conduct Disorders
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Cumulative Affect of Risk Factors
- Prevalence and Offending
- Case Studies
- Young People as Victims
- Social Construction of Reported Crime
- Eyewitness Testimony
- Early Research
- Schemas and EWT
- Police Line Ups
- Every day Uses of Psychology by Police
- Social Cognition
- Behaviour
- Appearance
- Expectations
- The Primacy Effect
- Attribution
- Schemas and Social Perception
- Central Traits
- Stereotypes
- Social Inference and Decision Making
- Psychology and the Law
- Guilt Bias
- Media Effect
- Defendant Attributes
- Attorney Attributes
- Punishment
- Types of Punishment
- History of Punishment
- Reasons for Punishment
- Deterrents
- Punishment and Impartiality
FREE membership to the International Association for Counselling
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll receive a 12-month student membership to the International Association for Counselling. This membership includes a number of fantastic benefits:
- FREE 12-month student membership to the International Association for Counselling on completion
- Access to thousands of counselling articles through the International Association for Counselling Journal
- Interactive webinars and newsletters to keep you update to date with the latest industry trends
- Connect with opportunities in the field of counselling
- Gain contacts in the field and get access to networking opportunities
- Counselling conference and events discounts
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Why The Career Academy?
We’re an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have over 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
- Upskill and be awarded with a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
- Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.
Receive unlimited tutor support
Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.
Sarah Tottle is a trained business psychologist, and a member of the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists & Clinical Hypnotherapists (ACCPH) association. Sarah is an international writer and her psychology research has been published in high profile magazines such as CEO magazine, World Economic Forum, and other business magazines. She is an organisational trainer, and has coached and counselled individuals and groups in both the public and third sector. She is currently completing her PhD.
“I started with The Career Academy in 2023, after graduating from Massey University with a bachelor’s degree in health science majoring in Psychology. I have a passion for helping others, which has seen me work in varying roles, including as a health care assistant, telehealth advisor and now in education, helping students to achieve their academic goals. The highlight of my role is getting to chat about psychology everyday with students!! Outside of work, you can find me hanging out with my horses, on an epic outdoor adventure or with my nose in a novel.’
The opportunity to support and guide students who share the same interest in Psychology since February 2023 is what I love about being a tutor at The Career Academy. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology, and a minor in Social Sciences at the Auckland University of Technology. Whilst studying, I spent my time in customer service, and youth work in churches and the local community. I worked six years in the health industry alongside Speech Language Therapy in a brain injury rehabilitation in Auckland that piqued my interest in the direction of education. The more we understand psychology, the better equipped we are in an evolving world. I reside in Waikato, New Zealand with my husband, and I am his right-hand (wo)man when he works on renovations; we have two young children who keep me on my toes and I enjoy traveling throughout New Zealand and overseas, immersing myself in new environments – what doesn’t challenge you, won’t help you grow!
Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate
Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.
The Career Centre
The Career Academy is committed to helping you on your pathway to success. We believe by utilising The Career Centre’s resources and connections, you’ll gain confidence and the networks you need to get a new job or promotion.
Once enrolled with us, you will get instant access to our Career Centre and benefit from:
- Access to CV Templates – freshen your current CV with one of our professional templates
- A free personalised CV review – we’ll review and provide feedback on your CV to ensure it stands out from the crowd
- Useful job tips and resources – we’ll outline a clear five step job success process for you to follow
- Help getting ready for interviews – will give you tips & tricks on how to succeed
KIRSTIN TAKES HER NEXT STEP, AND NOW HELPS OTHERS TAKE THEIRS
It was during the first COVID Lockdown that Kirstin started thinking seriously about what she wanted to do. Like all of us, she found herself with a lot of free time on her hands. But instead of spending the time sitting in front of the TV, she had a long hard think about her passions, talents, and life experience. Ultimately, she ended up asking the big question… What is my future going to look like? The answer? Helping others achieve their dreams. And the best way to achieve it was through life coaching.
“I wanted to help people on a deeper level. Help people accomplish their dreams, their goals”
she says. Kirstin knew where she wanted to be, but what she needed was a path to get there, and the solution presented itself in the form of The Career Academy.
After looking at a number of different study options, The Career Academy jumped out as the options for flexible online education meant that she could continue to work while learning. She enrolled in the Certificate in Life Coaching, as well as the Diploma in Psychology & Counselling, as the Online courses covered a wide range of topics including principles of life coaching, change management, ethics, counselling skills and techniques, and the fundamentals of setting up a life coaching business.
Very quickly, Kirstin realised she made the right choice. “I found the courses and the layout of the modules to be very good, and the tutor’s feedback was great.” she says, “and with being self-employed I could work easily around my studies as well.”
After finishing her Online course – Kirstin went on to found Take the Next Step, a life coaching business built on helping people embark on their own journeys of success and helping them navigate their way forward. “Whether it is going through a transitioning phase of life, finding a new career pathway, to dealing with relationships or relationship separation.”
She prioritises a calm, relaxed, and holistic approach when it comes to her practice, an approach drawing on her natural temperament and reinforced by her studies at The Career Academy.
As for the next steps, Kirstin is going to focus on building Take the Next Step and helping people find their way forwards in life, and hopes that someday soon it will be her full time job. Outside of that, she says that there might even be some more study on the cards for the future.
You can see all of the amazing things that Kirstin is achieving at Take the Next Step. If you would like to follow in her footsteps you can study the Certificate in Life Coaching which teaches you the fundamentals of life coaching and helping others achieve their own success.
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This course costs €499.00 or only €25 per week on a no-deposit, interest-free payment plan. Click here to get started now.
This course takes approximately 100 hours, and you’ll have up to 6 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week, but if life gets busy, you can apply for a course extension if you need more time.
Upon completing this course, you may have a broader grasp of criminal psychology, motivation, and personality.
Contact a friendly student advisor on 01 437 8559 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
Your course is delivered through our online learning platform, which you can access from any web browser 24/7 to work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the necessary resources at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates; you can start whenever you are ready, and your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.
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Criminal Psychology is a fascinating field of enquiry. To work as a Criminal Psychologist, you could begin by grasping the fundamentals with a Certificate in Criminal Psychology from The Career Academy before looking into a degree course.
