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Forensic Psychology

This course is designed for those interested to learn forensic psychology. Read more.

5.0( 4 REVIEWS )
578 STUDENTS
2h 19m
Course Skill Level
Beginner
Time Estimate
2h 19m

Hi, my name is Elmira Strange (MPhil), and I am a Motivational Psychologist who is passionate about teaching students all over the world!

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for students who want to work in criminal or forensic settings
  • This course is for students who like to learn psychology

What you’ll learn:

  • Learn how to use psychological theories and explain criminal behavior

Requirements:

  • Having an interest in Psychology and learning about criminal behavior

This course is now fully accredited by the IAOTH – International Association of Therapists!

In this Forensic Psychology course, you will learn many fascinating facts and theories behind criminal thinking and behavior. Whether you are ready to start your career of a forensic psychologist or use this information for your personal interest or work, you are in the right place!

In this course, you will learn for example: why eyewitnesses are not always correct when they give testimonies at court, and whether psychopaths are more likely to commit crime than people with other mental health disorders.

You will know what offender profiling is and how FBI uses it in their investigations and what’s possible to do in order to reduce the risk of re-offending and imprisonment.

After completing this course, you will learn how to apply theoretical knowledge to criminal case studies, explain motivational factors of various criminal behaviors such as sexual, violent or fire setting offending behavior.

Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge about forensic psychology.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about forensic psychology.

NOTE:

(Please be aware that the course completion certificate issued by Skill Success upon completing the course differs distinctly from the professional certificate issued by Elmira Strange.)

At the end of the course, you will see the instructions on how to obtain your accredited certificate.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction
Introduction: About The Course And The Tutor 00:00:00
History Of Development Of Forensic Psychology 00:00:00
Section 2 - Research Methods In Forensic Psychology
Research Design And Methodology 00:00:00
Critical Evaluation Of Psychological Research 00:00:00
Section 3 - Theories Of Offending
Introduction To Theories Of Offending 00:00:00
Theories Of Sexual Offending 00:00:00
Theories Of Violent Offending 00:00:00
Theories Of Fire-setting Behaviour 00:00:00
Section 4 - Personal Attributes Of Offenders
Personal Characteristics Of Offenders 00:00:00
Personality Disordered Offenders 00:00:00
Psychopathic Offenders 00:00:00
Mental Illness And Offending 00:00:00
Section 5 - Forensic Psychology In Police Investigations
An Introduction To Offender Profiling 00:00:00
Approaches To Offender Profiling 00:00:00
The Effectiveness Of Offender Profiling 00:00:00
Section 6 - Forensic Psychology In The Courtroom
Eye-Witness Testimony 00:00:00
Expert Witness Testimony 00:00:00
Attitudes Towards Victims 00:00:00
Section 7 - Forensic Psychology In Practice
"What Works" Literature In Reducing Re-offending 00:00:00
Interventions To Reduce Risk Of Re-offending 00:00:00
Incident Management (Crisis Negotiation) 00:00:00
Final Quiz (Forensic Psychology) Unlimited
How To Obtain Your Accredited Certificate 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for students who want to work in criminal or forensic settings
  • This course is for students who like to learn psychology

What you’ll learn:

  • Learn how to use psychological theories and explain criminal behavior

Requirements:

  • Having an interest in Psychology and learning about criminal behavior

This course is now fully accredited by the IAOTH – International Association of Therapists!

In this Forensic Psychology course, you will learn many fascinating facts and theories behind criminal thinking and behavior. Whether you are ready to start your career of a forensic psychologist or use this information for your personal interest or work, you are in the right place!

In this course, you will learn for example: why eyewitnesses are not always correct when they give testimonies at court, and whether psychopaths are more likely to commit crime than people with other mental health disorders.

You will know what offender profiling is and how FBI uses it in their investigations and what’s possible to do in order to reduce the risk of re-offending and imprisonment.

After completing this course, you will learn how to apply theoretical knowledge to criminal case studies, explain motivational factors of various criminal behaviors such as sexual, violent or fire setting offending behavior.

Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge about forensic psychology.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about forensic psychology.

NOTE:

(Please be aware that the course completion certificate issued by Skill Success upon completing the course differs distinctly from the professional certificate issued by Elmira Strange.)

At the end of the course, you will see the instructions on how to obtain your accredited certificate.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction
Introduction: About The Course And The Tutor 00:00:00
History Of Development Of Forensic Psychology 00:00:00
Section 2 - Research Methods In Forensic Psychology
Research Design And Methodology 00:00:00
Critical Evaluation Of Psychological Research 00:00:00
Section 3 - Theories Of Offending
Introduction To Theories Of Offending 00:00:00
Theories Of Sexual Offending 00:00:00
Theories Of Violent Offending 00:00:00
Theories Of Fire-setting Behaviour 00:00:00
Section 4 - Personal Attributes Of Offenders
Personal Characteristics Of Offenders 00:00:00
Personality Disordered Offenders 00:00:00
Psychopathic Offenders 00:00:00
Mental Illness And Offending 00:00:00
Section 5 - Forensic Psychology In Police Investigations
An Introduction To Offender Profiling 00:00:00
Approaches To Offender Profiling 00:00:00
The Effectiveness Of Offender Profiling 00:00:00
Section 6 - Forensic Psychology In The Courtroom
Eye-Witness Testimony 00:00:00
Expert Witness Testimony 00:00:00
Attitudes Towards Victims 00:00:00
Section 7 - Forensic Psychology In Practice
"What Works" Literature In Reducing Re-offending 00:00:00
Interventions To Reduce Risk Of Re-offending 00:00:00
Incident Management (Crisis Negotiation) 00:00:00
Final Quiz (Forensic Psychology) Unlimited
How To Obtain Your Accredited Certificate 00:00:00

Course Review

5.0

5.0
4 Ratings
  1. Anonymous

    Great

    5.0

    Great content, great experience

  2. Anonymous

    Very Informative

    5.0

    This was my first opportunity to take a course like this and found all material very informative. I plan to review the course again as I am sure I missed a thing or two.

  3. Anonymous

    Exciting

    5.0

    The course was really exciting! I finished this course and planning to re-watch again this course, more and more! Very recommended for people who have interest in Forensic Psychology but don’t know how to start it.

  4. Anonymous
    Catherine Graham January 6, 2018 at 16:24 PM

    very informative

    5.0

    Elmira is the best teacher and her lessons are really solid grounding material. I hope to see more of her courses advanced levels or new ones because they are always so constructive to everyday life.

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