Diploma in Forensic Psychology

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Diploma in Forensic Psychology: Unravel the Mind of a Criminal

Discover the interesting world of forensic psychology and step into a career that combines psychology and criminal justice.

Understanding criminal behaviour is more crucial than ever as the crime rate continues to rise. Our Diploma in Forensic Psychology offers you an exclusive opportunity to explore the depths of the criminal mind. This comprehensive course dives into the complex relationship between psychological principles and criminal behaviour, providing a deep understanding of the minds of offenders. Designed by experts in the field, the course covers a wide range of topics, from offender profiling to the critical evaluation of psychological research.

With a focus on real-world application, this Diploma in Forensic Psychology equips you with the skills and knowledge to make a significant impact in various legal and criminal justice settings. Whether you're aiming to start a new career or enhance your expertise in this fascinating field, our course provides a solid foundation and a clear pathway to success in forensic psychology. Your journey into the mind of a criminal starts here. Enrol today!

What Will You Learn?

Upon completion of the Diploma in Forensic Psychology, you will be able to:

• Grasp the history and development of Forensic Psychology.
• Understand research design and methodology in a forensic context.
• Analyse and critically evaluate psychological research.
• Explore comprehensive theories of offending, including sexual and violent offences.
• Learn about the psychology of psychopathic offenders and mental illness in relation to crime.
• Gain insights into offender profiling and its effectiveness.
• Study the impact of eyewitness and expert witness testimonies in legal proceedings.
• Understand interventions and strategies to reduce re-offending rates.

Diploma in Forensic Psychology Course Curriculum

Module: 01            

•   Introduction: About the Course and the Tutor Preview        
•   History of development of Forensic Psychology        
•   Research Design and Methodology        
•   Critical evaluation of psychological research        
•   Introduction to theories of offending        
•   Theories of sexual offending        
•   Theories of violent offending        

Module: 02            

•     Theories of fire-setting behaviour        
•     Personal characteristics of offenders        
•     Psychopathic offenders        
•     Mental Illness and offending        
•     An Introduction to Offender Profiling        
•     Approaches to Offender Profiling        

Module: 03            

•     The Effectiveness of Offender Profiling        
•     Eye-witness testimony        
•     Expert witness testimony        
•     Attitudes towards victims        
•     ’What works’ literature in reducing re-offending        
•     Interventions to reduce risk of re-offending        
•     Incident management (Crisis Negotiation)        

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Diploma in Forensic Psychology Course Assessment

The assessment is straightforward, you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of the course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if ;

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Diploma in Forensic Psychology Course Certification

CPD Certification from The Teachers Training

After you have successfully completed your assignment, you will be qualified to apply for a CPD Certification from The Teachers Training. The PDF certificate can be downloaded instantly right after you have completed your Diploma in Forensic Psychology course​​​.

• PDF certificate is completely FREE
• Hard-copy certificates are also available
• You can get both PDF and Hard copy certificate

The certificate will add significant weight to your CV and will give you a competitive advantage when applying for jobs.

✅ So let's do this! Enrol today and start learning about the Diploma in Forensic Psychology course!     Updated on 20 February, 2024