Certificate in Criminal Psychology
Psychology
A course by
The Career Academy
This certificate course explores criminal psychology, examining the motivations and behavior of offenders, profiling, and psychological factors in criminal justice, delivered 100% online with unlimited tutor support.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 6 months
This course requires 5 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand criminal motivations and behavior
Gain knowledge of how and why individuals engage in criminal activities, including sociological and psychological perspectives.
Explore profiling and forensic psychology
Learn about criminal profiling techniques and forensic psychology applications in criminal justice settings.
Analyze impact of mental illness and trauma
Understand the role of mental health issues and traumatic experiences in criminal behavior and the justice system.
What You're Signing Up For
The Certificate in Criminal Psychology offered by The Career Academy is an industry-accredited qualification that focuses on understanding the psychology behind criminal behavior, including profiling, labelling theory, and interactionist viewpoints. Students study topics like trauma, mental illness in criminal justice, cybercrime, terrorism, white-collar crime, forensic psychology, and rehabilitation. The course provides practical skills and career support with 24/7 online access and unlimited tutor support. It includes career coaching, CV help, interview preparation, and is designed to boost employment opportunities in related fields.
Course Content
- Trauma and Criminality
- Mental Illness and Criminal Justice
- Cybercrime and Psychology
- Terrorism and Radicalisation
- White-Collar Crime
- Criminal Profiling
- Rehabilitation vs. Punishment
- Forensic Psychology in Child Custody Cases
- Psychological Effects of Imprisonment
- Psychological Factors in Reoffending
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Criminal Justice
Psychology
Counselling
Future employment opportunities might be
Criminal psychology assistant roles
Forensic support worker
Youth worker
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.