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Criminal Psychology

International Career Institute

The Criminal Psychology course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified and experienced professionals. It will assists you in entering a fast growing profession. Students will complete the following units:

1	Criminal Psychology – An Introduction

Definition of Crime and Three Views of Crime
The Breadth of Criminal Psychology

Functions of a Criminal Psychologist
Understanding Court Procedures and the Correctional System

2	Comprehending Crimes through Psychology

Crime and the Human Body
Influences of Family and Environment

Nature vs. Nurture
Rational Action Theory

3	Crime and Mental Disability

Intelligence Testing
Offenders and Learning Disabilities

Psychopathology
Treatment for Mental Disorders

4	Aggression and Severe Crimes

Characteristics and Types of Aggressive Behaviour
The Society’s Role in Human Aggression

Other Factors behind Aggression (Depression, Substance Abuse etc)
Theories Used in Criminal Psychology (Motivational, Freudian etc)

5	Age and Gender Studies in Relation to Crime

Crime Statistics and Case Studies
Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse and Prostitution

Criminal Responsibility and Age
Women and Youth Victims

6	How the Police Uses Psychology

Crime Reports
Gathering Research

Eye Witness Testimonies and Schemas
Police Line ups

7	Courtroom Psychology

Social Cognition and Primacy Effect
Law and Psychology

Effects of Media in Crime Reporting
Characteristics of Defendants and Lawyers

8	Prevention and Punishment of Crimes

Curbing Crime Rate
Punishment Types and History

Grounds for Punishment
Objectivity and Fairness

Dublin, Ireland

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College Name	International Career Institute
Course Category	Criminology, Health Care, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology Courses
Course Type	Distance Learning
Course Location	Dublin, Ireland
Location Postcode	Dublin 3
Delivery mode	Distance Learning
Course Fee	€28 per week interest-free payment plan.
Course Duration	Self Paced
Career Path	Criminal psychology is constantly gaining popularity. Thanks to numerous TV shows and movies that depict the enticing world of crime busting, people are beginning to understand what the profession entails. Once you complete the course, you can apply your skills in determining a criminal’s intention and reaction. You can also assist in profiling and in rendering second opinions in witness interrogations and case studies. You will play a significant role in hunting down offenders and in legal proceedings.