Certificate in Criminal Psychology

Psychology

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.

NZ$1,099

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This course starts anytime


Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

It will take a total of 6 months

This course requires 5 hours per week

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Understand criminal motivations and behavior

Gain knowledge of how and why individuals engage in criminal activities, including sociological and psychological perspectives.

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Explore profiling and forensic psychology

Learn about criminal profiling techniques and forensic psychology applications in criminal justice settings.

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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
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Criminal Justice

  • Psychology

  • Counselling

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Criminal psychology assistant roles

  • Forensic support worker

  • Youth worker

  • Counselling support roles

  • Law enforcement support roles

The Career Academy

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.