Criminology and Profiling Course
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Why wait around and watch as everyone else jumps into your dream career? Whether you are looking to change careers, or you are a student looking for his or her first career, our online Criminology and Profiling course is specifically designed to give you the background you need to get started on your new life.
Our course will teach you everything you need to know about:
- The basics of criminology
- The different philosophies of understanding crime
- The different types of crimes, the levels of severity, and the appropriate punishment
- Forensic sciences and how to use them
- The mind of the criminal
- Famous criminals and their profiles
Regardless of where you are in life, our online Criminology and Profiling course will set you on the path to your dream career.
Do you want to achieve your dreams of a new and exciting career in justice?
A background education in criminology and profiling opens up opportunities for you to work in crime prevention, regardless of the role you would like to play. Whether you want to become a detective and track down culprits, or you want to become a forensics expert who helps the detectives analyse the clues, our online Criminology and Profiling course will help you on your path.
Even if you have a hectic schedule, our online Criminology and Profiling course is here to bring the education to you. Once you are enrolled in the course, you may work at your own pace, on your own schedule, wherever you want. We give you control over your future and help you make sure that the future is bright.
How is the Criminology & Profiling course assessed?
There is a short multiple choice exam at the end of each module for you to take and you’ll know your score immediately.
By studying Criminology & Profiling online with IOA, you do not pay an extra fee for sitting an exam or have to wait for a set date to sit an exam.
Criminology & Profiling Course Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction
- What is crime?
- What causes crime?
- Introduction to profiling
- Why is profiling important?
Module 2: Schools of thought
- Classical
- Positivist
- Chicago
- Theories of social structure
- Symbolic interactionism
- Individual theories
- Biosocial theories
Module 3: Types and levels of crime
- Misdemeanours and felonies
- Personal crimes
- Property crimes
- Inchoate crimes
- Statutory crimes
Module 4: Violent crimes
- Murder
- Sexual assault
- Assault
- Autopsies
Module 5: Punishment
- Fines and sanctions
- Prison
- Death penalty
- Parole and probation
Module 6: Forensic science
- What is forensics and where did it start?
- Toxicology
- Ballistics
- Anthropometry
- Fingerprints
- Modern forensics
Module 7: Profilers
- Walter C. Langer
- James A. Brussel
- Howard Teten
- Richard Walter and Robert D. Keppel
- John Douglas and Robert Ressler
- David Canter
Module 8: Phases of profiling
- Examination of evidence
- Classification of evidence
- Reconstruction
- Examining the offender’s signature
- Generating a profile
Module 9: Victimology
- Victims
- Criminal consequences
- Victim proneness
- Victim facilitation
- Victim rights
Module 10: Famous case studies
- Jack the Ripper
- Florence Maybrick
- Charles LeFarge
- The Black Dahlia
- Al Capone
- Charles Manson
- Ted Kaczynski
- John Wayne Gacy
- Ted Bundy
CRIMINOLOGY & PROFILING COURSE CERTIFICATION
After successfully completing the course, you will immediately receive your PDF course certificate so you can instantly add it to your CV and display your achievement. You can also request a hard copy certificate to be sent to your postal address for a small printing and posting fee.
All our courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (accreditation number ICOES/00763/13/36). They will also earn you credits through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) / Continuing Education (CE).
Who is this course for?
This criminology course is for everyone who:
- Is interested in a career in criminology, criminal law or crime scene investigations
- Is investigating a career as a detective
- Dreams of writing a best-selling thriller or crime drama
- Loves thrillers and wants to understand how criminals are brought to justice
- Enjoys the thrill of solving puzzles
- Is curious about how evidence is gathered to solve crimes
- Is fascinated by criminology and how a criminal mind works
- Has an interest in sociology and criminal psychology
- Loves crime dramas and wants to get ‘behind the scenes’
- Seeks an intriguing and interesting insight into another aspect of the criminal justice system
- Works with offenders or within the criminal justice system
Requirements
This Criminology course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
Career path
- Investigate further a career in law enforcement, in specialities such as criminology, forensic psychology, criminal psychology or criminal law
- Elevate your crime writing to the next level
- Start a blog or podcast about crime and criminology
- Write a blockbuster crime-solving TV show
- Look into a career working with offenders or the victims of crime
- Considering career as police officer or investigator
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