Introduction to Criminal Psychology Certification

Introduction to Criminal Psychology

Criminal psychology is the study of various aspects of criminal behaviour. As such, it examines the innermost motives, thoughts, and beliefs that steer criminals towards the actions they take. Criminal psychologists have a great responsibility when it comes to understanding the various aspects of felons, victims and criminal justice systems.

While it may be fun to watch someone pretending to be a criminal psychologist on a TV show, being an actual criminal psychologist is a completely different matter. In this course you will learn what being a criminal psychologist actually involves and the steps you need to take to pursue a career in this field.

The course is full of information about the skills, duties and different roles that a criminal psychologist has and is an ideal starting point for those that are interested in a career as a criminal psychologist.

You Will Learn:

What criminal psychology is

What techniques are used by psychologists

The benefits of being a criminal psychologist

What is required to become a successful criminal psychologist

What to expect when working within the criminal psychology field

The Benefits of Taking This Course:

You will have a deeper understanding of the role of a criminal psychologist

You will be able to assess your suitability for the role before committing to further courses

You will see how techniques such as profiling, interviewing and case linkage are used to assist authorities with cases

You will have a clear understanding of the different pathways you can take when training for a career in criminal psychology

Module

Module 01: An Introduction to Criminal Psychology

-The benefits of studying criminal psychology
-The primary roles of criminal psychology
-Tips for deciding whether to study criminal psychology

Module 02: Main Techniques in Criminal Psychology

-The main techniques in criminal psychology and how to apply them
-The benefits of studying key criminal psychology techniques

Module 03: What is Required to Become a Successful Criminal Psychologist

-Education requirements needed to become a criminal psychologist
-The benefits of working as a criminal psychologist

Module 04: What to Expect When Working in the Criminal Psychology Field

-The skills you will need to become a criminal psychologist
-The responsibilities of a criminal psychologist
-Common challenges faced in the sector
-How to succeed as a criminal psychologist