Course Information
Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
2 Hour(s) 20 Minute(s)
Language
English
Taught by
Elmira Strange, PhD
Rating
Course Overview
Learn about criminal investigations and forensic profiling. Accredited course
Welcome to 'Forensic Psychology' course!
In this course you will learn many fascinating facts and theories behind criminal thinking and behaviour. Whether you are ready to start your career in forensic psychology or use this information for you personal interest, you are in the right place!
In this course you will learn:
- why eyewitnesses are not always correct when giving testimonies to police or at court
- whether psychopaths are more likely to commit crime than people with other mental health disorders
- what offender profiling is and how FBI uses it in their investigations
- how to reduce the risk of re-offending and imprisonment
- what the motivational factors are behind such criminal behaviours as sexual, violent or fire setting offending behaviours
- how to explain psychopathology of violent behaviour
- and much more!
P.S. This course is now fully accredited by the IAOTH - International Association of Therapists!
P.P.S. At the end of the course you will see the instructions on how to obtain your certificate of completion
About the instructor: Elmira Strange, MPhil - is a Research Psychologist and Online Instructor with experience teaching for over 10 years. Elmira taught at Universities, in Wales, the UK, and internationally in various schools across the globe. Her passion is to teach Psychology, Mental Health, Coaching, and Self-Development.
Course Content
- 8 section(s)
- 22 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Introduction
- Section 2 Research Methods in Forensic Psychology
- Section 3 Theories of Offending
- Section 4 Personal Attributes of Offenders
- Section 5 Forensic Psychology in Police Investigations
- Section 6 Forensic Psychology in the Courtroom
- Section 7 Forensic Psychology in Practice
- Section 8 Final Test
What You’ll Learn
- Understand psychological theories of criminal behaviour, Understand the link between Personalty Disorders & Criminal Offence, Learn about 'mental health issues' in offenders, Understand & recognise the signs of Psychopathy, Learn about the prominent characteristics of sex offenders, Know what Forensic Research involves, Start professional career in forensic or criminal settings
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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AAustin Sigur
leanred alot thank you UDEMY !!1
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RRonel Megan Van Heerden
As always Excellent and well presented.
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MMaaz Shaikh
Exceptional and insightful session
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RRobyn Baron
As someone who has a degree double majoring in Criminology and Psychology, this course was an amazing refresher.
