Criminal Psychologist Diploma Course

COURSE INFORMATION

Certified Course
Accredited Course
11 Modules
Study Group Access

ACCREDITATIONS

QLSCPD
Criminal Psychologist Diploma Course
Buy Lifetime Access
US$161.52
Single Course Purchase
Subscribe & Save with Grow With CoE
US$33.07 per month (billed annually)
Includes access to this course and 11 additional courses of your choice from our entire library. Grow subscribers enjoy 80% discount + 10% off printed materials + 12 free audio courses per year.
Stories from the CoE Community
What Will You Learn?

Delve into the mind-boggling world of criminal behaviour, false testimonies and criminal profiling, detecting the reliability of witnesses and providing psychological aid to victims. Take the Criminal Psychologist Diploma Course and explore the fundamentals of this field, grasping its core concepts and principles and their applications in the real world.

Although we all have our own understanding of what crime is and what it entails, the Criminal Psychologist Diploma Course provides a definition of crime and crime prevalence and looks at why criminal activity is on the rise and the types of crime that exist. As you study this online criminal psychology course, you’ll delve deeper into the subject, exploring the psychological, social and economic aspects of criminal behaviour before learning about forensic criminology and its importance and use in society.

Another important subject, Forensic Psychology, is covered. You will learn what it is, how it helps in the understanding and preventing of crime, and how it interacts with the law and other legal areas. You will discover why Forensic Psychology plays such a pivotal role in the courtroom for the defence and other legal attorneys.

Criminal Psychologists understand criminals and their behaviours, their intentions and reactions. This course explains the roles, both in an investigation and in the courtroom, and the scope and future, of those working in this career.

When conducting psychological research, it is important to remain as objective as possible so that the results are not swayed by individual judgement, biases or anecdotal facts. To ensure your understanding of correct research methodology, you will learn the ‘scientific method’ of research – gaining the knowledge of how researchers and psychologists collect data, perform detailed analysis and reach conclusions from their experiments.

Getting to the root of criminality, the Criminal Psychologist Diploma Course talks you through the theories behind criminal acts. Theories covered include: Biological and Physiological, Cognitive Theories, Behavioural Theories, Self-Control Theory, and Psychodynamic Theories

When interviewing a suspect, it can be difficult to keep your own feelings and bias under control but it is important to ensure they are unaware of all that you know or suspect. You will discover how criminal psychologists can struggle with the conflict between gut feelings and evidence, and how to make an unbiased and correct decision.

The role of a criminal psychologist doesn’t begin and end with those who have broken the law but also includes working with victims and witnesses. You’ll learn how to work with a victim to extract vital information and how to detect false accusations, along with understanding the reasons they may do this. A victim may also be in need of psychological help especially if they have been subject to violent or aggressive behaviour; you’ll find out how a criminal psychologist can provide support.

Another important person in a case is the witness. As a criminal psychologist, it will be part of your role to interview witnesses and assess credibility and reliability. Through studying the Criminal Psychologist Diploma Course you’ll learn how to detect lies, false information, false testimonies, find any links to the suspect or the victim that can bias their information, and gain an understanding of the reliability of memory.

The work done by a criminal psychologist at crime scenes and with suspects, victims and witnesses culminates in an appearance at court. You will learn what role a criminal psychologist plays in court and how witnesses and expert witnesses can affect a jury’s decision.

Course Syllabus

What will I learn on the course?

Certified Course
Accredited Course
  • Part 1: Introduction and Course Overview
  • Part 2: What is Criminal Psychology?
  • Part 3: Understanding Criminal Psychology
  • Part 1: The Meaning of Crime
  • Part 2: Types of Crimes
  • Part 3: What Leads to Crime?
  • Part 4: Mental Illness and Criminality
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 2 Assessment
  • Part 1: What is Forensic Psychology?
  • Part 2: Forensic Psychology and Academics
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 3 Assessment
  • Part 1: The Roles of Criminal Psychologists and Causes of Criminal Behaviour
  • Part 2: Criminal Conduct
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 4 Assessment
  • Part 1: Scientific Method of Research
  • Part 2: Hypothesis Formation
  • Part 3: Ethics and Research
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 5 Assessment
  • Part 1: The Crime Scene
  • Part 2: Profiling
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 6 Assessment
  • Part 1: Biological, Cognitive and Behavioural Theories
  • Part 2: Self-Control and Psychodynamic Theories
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 7 Assessment
  • Part 1: Understanding the Victim
  • Part 2: Helping the Victim
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 8 Assessment
  • Part 1: Approaches and Techniques
  • Part 2: Gut Feelings vs. Evidence
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 9 Assessment
  • Part 1: Witness Interviews
  • Part 2: Interviewing Techniques
  • Part 3: Is Our Memory Reliable?
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 10 Assessment
  • Part 1: The Court
  • Part 2: Results of Research
  • Summary
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Conclusion
  • Module 11 Assessment
Who Would Benefit from This Course?

Providing foundational knowledge and insight into the core practices and principles that comprise the role, the Criminal Psychologist Diploma Course is perfect if you are considering a career in this area. Not only will you be immersed in the minds of criminals and their behaviours but the course also acts as a comprehensive overview to the necessary degree-level of study required to gain employment in this field.

The course will also prove insightful to those interested in the criminal mind and the reasoning behind criminal behaviour, how the victims of crime can be rehabilitated, how to detect false statements, and the role of a criminal psychologist in legal proceedings.

Man's face with staring eyes that contain image of himself in prison
Accreditations

The Criminal Psychologist Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

Grow with CoE Subscribe and save!
Grow with CoE Memberships Grow with CoE Memberships Grow with CoE Memberships
Get 12 courses with a HUGE 80% discount!
(Just US$33.07 per month - billed annually)
Grow members loved these great courses!
4K

Forensic Psychology Course

Diploma Course

Psychology Courses
7K

Psychology Diploma Course

Diploma Course

Psychology Courses
2K

Relationship Psychology Diploma Course

Diploma Course

Psychology Courses
2K

Educational Psychology Diploma Course

Diploma Course

Psychology Courses
2K

Psychology of Success Diploma Course

Diploma Course

Psychology Courses
7K

Psychoanalysis Diploma Course

Diploma Course

Psychology Courses
4K

Neuropsychology Diploma Course

Diploma Course

Psychology Courses
750

Social Psychology Diploma Course

Diploma Course

Psychology Courses

0 / 8

A State of the Art
e-Learning Experience

We provide a state of the art online learning platform, accessible from anywhere, learning available 24/7.

  • Access Your Personalised Course Library

    View your courses in your online course library.

  • On-the-go Learning

    Learn on your mobile, tablet, laptop or via audio.

  • Join our thriving online community

    Over 1 million learners.

  • Lifetime access

    Learn in your own time at your own pace.

A State of the Art Learning Experience
Trustpilot
Don’t just take our word for it!
We have over 5,000 5-star
reviews on Trust Pilot!
Stop wasting time, effort, and money on mediocre courses. At Centre of Excellence, we provide the highest quality of courses to help you learn more effectively. Our goal is to ensure that you are always satisfied with your purchase. That's why we offer a 14 day money back guarantee for every course you buy with us. You have nothing to lose!
Trustpilot
The best quality online course provider…

The best quality online courses at the very best price. Really well done, the courses are easy to understand and you make the subjects really interesting. Staff are helpful and supportive. You are truly the centre of excellence!

Navid
Trustpilot
The CoE Learning Experience

What's not to love about learning with the CoE

The course modules are in-depth & easy to read/understand. Prior to carrying out the assessment you are able to consolidate your learning by completing the test your knowledge & bullet pointing the learning objectives. Further to this, once you have completed each assessment you receive feedback, and you receive feedback once you complete the course.

Any issues you may encounter, the team at COE are on hand and respond quickly & efficiently - double bonus, you have lifetime access to all the courses you complete, great to revisit & brush up on your knowledge & they have online support through their Facebook group.

Annie
Trustpilot
I really enjoyed this course

I really enjoyed this course. It was a lot more in depth and informative than I thought it would be.

I will definitely use the new knowledge and skills within my work.

Amy
Trustpilot
Excellent credited courses for everyone!

Desc: I have done over 15 courses with CoE already and I can only recommend them. Friendly customer support, great topics, very alternative and unique courses you'll hardly find anywhere else. Also a huge selection of different interests, there is something for everyone. Great discount codes running at all times! What started as a way to cope with COVID has become a true passion for me. Thank you CoE!

Katrin
Celebrating Your Success
Here at Centre of Excellence we are supremely proud to be at the heart of a vibrant community of hard-working students. The determination and enthusiasm of our students never ceases to impress us and there is nothing better than seeing our graduates go on to succeed in further education, work, business or just life in general!
Best Business Award
Best Business Award
This award is aimed at those that have gone
Shining Star Award
Shining Star Award
This award recognises those that have gone
Outstanding Therapist
Outstanding Therapist
Are you helping your clients to make positi
Entrepreneur Award
Entrepreneur Award
Drive, ambition and a mindset for success a
Achievement Award
Achievement Award
Have you gone on to really push the boundar
Contribution Award
Contribution Award
Have you helped to make a big difference to
Learner Of The Year
Learner Of The Year
Have you really pushed the boundaries with

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you’ll find the answers to the questions that we get asked the most regarding Centre of Excellence

There is no time limit for completing your course it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All of our courses vary in length but most of our courses will take you between 50 - 250 hours to complete. The length of this course can be found in the Accreditations section above.

Once purchased your course is located in your Learning Centre on our website. Please log in using the same email address that you used when you purchased your course.

You can purchase a printed copy of your course materials at the checkout or from within your Learning Centre at any time after purchasing your course.

This week's Top Sellers

Related News

Angel Number 555: Meaning in Career, Love Life, and Health

Angel Number 555: Meaning in Career, Love Life, and Health

Have you noticed the number 555 pop up in your life more often than usual? From digital clocks showing 5:55 to receipts totalling £5.... Read More

Ares, The Evil Greek God: Myths, Legends, and Powers

Ares, The Evil Greek God: Myths, Legends, and Powers

Ares, the god of war, stands out as a particularly complex character. Often associated with the darker aspects of warfare, such as cha... Read More

How to Forgive Yourself: 9 Steps to Emotional Well-being

How to Forgive Yourself: 9 Steps to Emotional Well-being

Forgiving yourself can sometimes feel like an impossible challenge. We've all been there, carrying the weight of past mistakes, wonder... Read More

Scorpio Moon: Traits, Characteristics, and Compatibility

Scorpio Moon: Traits, Characteristics, and Compatibility

The moon represents our inner world: our emotions, instincts, and underlying personality traits. When the moon is in Scorpio, it bring... Read More

Criminal Psychologist Diploma Course
US$161.52
Criminal Psychologist Diploma Course
Criminal Psychologist Diploma Course
Trustpilot
Certified Course
Accredited Course
6K Users Enrolled
US$161.52