Study Method Online
Institution International Career Institute
Start Date Enrol anytime

Course overview

The Criminal Psychology course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified and experienced professionals. It will assisst you in entering a fast growing profession.

Job outcomes

  • Probation / Rehabilitation
  • Forensics / Police / Private Investigator
  • Welfare officers
  • Youth workers
  • Counsellors
  • Psychologists
  • Support worker

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Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • Duration – 24 weeks

Course features

  • Fast track your career and obtain valuable training in criminal psychology
  • Learn the inside secrets of criminal psychology in months not years!
  • Study a criminal psychology course that was designed in conjunction with senior members of the profession
  • Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes
  • Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
  • Have access to a tutor who works in the industry you are training for

Recognition of prior learning

This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing towards your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or better paid position.

Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.

Professional Recognition

  • This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC)

Materials

  • All materials essential for course completion are included in the cost of the course fee

Testimonials

  • I found that the system and material was easy to comprehend. This course has also has sparked a big interest in me to read further on the subjects on a personal and professional level. The experience would be one of the most valuable experiences in my career life and excited about the new direction I am taking in my life!
    Sue Manning

Subjects

Course Modules
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
Comprehending Crimes through Psychology
  • Crime and the Human Body
  • Influences of Family and Environment
  • Nature vs. Nurture
  • Rational Action Theory
Crime and Mental Disability
  • Intelligence Testing
  • Offenders and Learning
  • Disabilities
  • Psychopathology
  • Treatment for Mental Disorders

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About International Career Institute

The International Career Institute (ICI) is a private and independent provider of education and training. It is part of a network of affiliated colleges established in 1978 which together educate tens of thousands of students yearly worldwide. At present, students from 77 countries study with ICI from the comfort of their home or office. Over 80% of students are Australian residents. Using experienced industry-based faculty and the latest resources, ICI delivers over 50 exciting careers and lifestyle focused courses to a broad range of people and businesses. ICI graduates are given skills that will improve their employment prospects and increase their value to employers. The Institute listens to employers through its strong links to industry. Our tutors are professionals who are not full-time teachers but rather practitioners who actively work in their field of specialization.