Diploma in Forensic Psychology

Murderers, Assassins, Hired killers, serial killers, stalkers, rapists, paedophiles . . . the captivating world of forensic psychology!

In reality, those rare few cases with good forensic evidence are the ones that make it to court.

-Pat Brown

The Diploma in Forensic Psychology will provide you with a strong foundational knowledge of criminal behaviour and the workings of the criminal mind. The student will develop an understanding of the major theories that seek to explain criminal behaviour especially in relation to violent and sexual crimes. Students who complete the course will understand the interface between the legal system and psychology and in doing so enhance the recognition of forensic psychology as a distinct specialism of psychology.

Murderers, Assassins, Hired killers, serial killers, stalkers, rapists, paedophiles . . . the captivating world of forensic psychology! If you are intrigued by these topics, then the Diploma in Forensic Psychology” is the course for you. This course is ideal for anyone with a desire to learn about the mechanics of the criminal mind, what motivates an individual to commit unspeakable crimes, and how investigators collect psychological clues.

DIPLOMA IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY OvervieW

Forensic psychology is the juncture between psychology and the legal system. It involves understanding the fundamental principles of law, particularly with regard to expert witness testimony and the specific content area of concern, in order to be able to interact appropriately with judges, attorneys and other legal professionals. An important aspect of forensic psychology is the ability to testify in court as an expert witness, reformulating psychological findings into the legal language of the courtroom, providing information to legal personnel in a way that can be understood.In order to be a credible witness the forensic psychologist must understand the rules, and standards of the judicial system.

COURSE AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course will impart an understanding of the psychology of criminal conduct and will explore a range of perspectives from psychological literature regarding criminal behaviour and its commission.

KNOWLEDGE

ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

Understand the role of a Forensic Psychologist.
Understand key psychological determinants of the impact of crime on victims
Explain the major theories of personality that have been applied to forensic settings including
Describe the traumatic psychological impact of violence, child abuse and victimisation
Define theories of aggressive behaviour and criminal psychopathy
Explain the psychological factors which impact upon eye-witness testimony
Understand how criminal psychology can be useful to criminal investigation
Understand male and female sex offenders
Understand developmental risk factors related to criminal behaviour
Describe the process of profiling and apply this to specific areas including sexual offenders, homicide and terrorism
Understand the relationship of mental disorder to crime and violence
Explain the approach to treatment, rehabilitation and correction
Understand the factors that influence the effectiveness of treatment for offenders

Course Content

Time limited offer

Get 3 of our courses for the price of one!

✔️ Receive training in all the major schools of psychology.

✔️ You can do the courses one at a time! You can even gift one to a colleague.

✔️ A Diploma Certificate is awarded for each course successfully completed.

✔️ There is no time limit for completion – take your time and enjoy the learning.

UNIT - I

Introduction to Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behaviour

This module will provide students with an overview of the development of forensic and criminal psychology

Historical development and contemporary issues
Theories of criminal behaviour
Social explanations of crime
The extent and cause of violent crime
Offender profiles
The applications of psychology to the criminal justice system
The role of a forensic psychologist in a prison setting
Terrorism and political violence

UNIT - II

Youth Offenders

psychological factors in childhood
Explanations of antisocial behaviour in childhood
Lifespan development and criminal careers
Adolescents in the prison system
Suicide and Depression among young people

UNI - III

Risk Assessment

This module will explore psychological assessment of risk to self or others

Extreme acts of violence
Assessment of violent offending behaviour
Links between personality and offending
Anger and anger management
Risk appraisal and management
Violent risk assessment in a prison setting
Treatment Strategies in the community and prison
Risk assessment tools: psychological and physiological

UNIT - IV

Mental Health and Criminal Behaviour

This module will introduce students to the study of mental illness and its relationship to criminal behaviour

What is ‘insanity’?
The problem of evidence
The classification of mental illness: DSM; Personality disorders, Mental illness and violence
Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder (DSPD)
Sadistic Personality Disorder (SPD)
Psychopathy

Accreditation

We are an approved Training Provider with The CPD Certification Service in London.

The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 as the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.

COURSE DELIVERY & ASSESSMENT

The course is delivered completely online through our website. Each unit comprises reading material, short videos, and slide presentations.

There are two written assignments for this course to be submitted at the end of Unit 2 and end of 4. You will find the assignment questions on your dashboard. The questions are straightforward and relate directly to the reading material.

The tutor for this course is Mr John Crimmins. He is available for discussions and questions regarding course content.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No formal educational qualifications are necessary to participate.

enrolment PROCESS

Once payment is received we will register you to begin the course immediately. We will send you the course log in details by email and you can log straight into the course dashboard where all the course materials are contained.

The cost of £395 is the total cost of the training, this includes the Diploma which is emailed to you on successful completion of the course. There are no extra or hidden charges.

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