About
Profiling has become a subject of significant interest since the rise in popularity of crime drama series, psychological thrillers, and popular true crime Netflix shows and YouTube channels. This thought-provoking course will give you an overview of various approaches and processes involved in generating a profile and a greater understanding of crime and the theories behind investigations.
Explore forensic science, criminology theories, types of crime and punishment, and how to read a crime scene. Study famous case studies like Jack the Ripper & Charles Manson with a fresh and informed perspective.
Whether you want to learn out of personal curiosity or are looking to understand what a career in criminology may look like, this course will help you get to grips with this fascinating specialty.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Introduction
- What is crime?
- What causes crime?
- Introduction to profiling
- Why is profiling important?
Module 2: Schools of Thought
- Classical
- Positivist
- Chicago
- Theories of social structure
- Symbolic interactionism
- Individual theories
- Biosocial theories
Module 3: Types and Levels of Crime
- Misdemeanors and felonies
- Personal crimes
- Property crimes
- Inchoate crimes
- White collar crimes
Module 4: Violent Crimes
- Murder
- Sexual assault
- Assault
Module 5: Punishment
- Prison
- Death penalty
- Fines and other sanctions
- Parole and probation
Module 6: Forensic Science
- What is forensics and where did it start?
- Forensic pathology and autopsies
- Toxicology
- Ballistics
- Forensic anthropology
- Fingerprints
Module 7: Profilers
- Criminal profilers – who they are and what they do
- Howard Teten
- John E. Douglas
- Robert Ressler
- Other notable profilers
Module 8: Phases of Profiling
- Examination of evidence
- Classification of evidence
- Reconstruction
- Examining the offender’s signature
- Generating a profile
Module 9: Victimology
- Victims
- Consequences of crime for victims
- Victim proneness
- Victim facilitation
- Victim rights
Module 10: Famous Case Studies
- Jack the Ripper
- Charles Manson
- Al Capone
- Other notable criminal cases
Career
Who is this course for?
- Everyone investigating a career as a detective, criminal profiler, or forensic scientist
- Those who enjoy the thrill of solving puzzles
- Anyone curious by how the criminal mind works
- Those who dream of writing a best-selling thriller or crime film script
- Anyone with an interest in sociology and psychology
Career path
Criminologists have an exciting, fulfilling, and financially rewarding career. As a crime scene investigator or forensic science technician, qualified professionals can earn around $57,850 a year while a criminal profiler earns around $63,450. After completion of the course you may choose to pursue a career in this area.
Certificados
Deberás completar cada módulo en su totalidad y responder a los exámenes al final de cada módulo del curso. Si tu tasa de aprobación supera el 55% en cada examen, estarás calificado para acceder a un certificado de consecución u otras opciones de acreditación para reconocer tu éxito.
La mayoría de nuestros cursos te otorgarán créditos a través de Educación Continua (CE) / Desarrollo Profesional Continuo (CPD). Los puntos CE/CPD son aceptados y reconocidos por entidades profesionales e instituciones académicas en Estados Unidos e internacionalmente.
Además, todos nuestros cursos están acreditados por el Consejo Internacional de Estándares Educativos en Línea (www.icoes.org) y la Asociación Internacional de Colegios de Carrera Privada (www.iapcc.org). Al completar con éxito un curso, los estudiantes pueden optar a adquirir un certificado ICOES que reconoce el éxito mediante esta institución externa.
Criminology & Profiling 
16518 estudiantes. Acreditación ICOES. Certificación IAPCC y CPD.
16518 estudiantes.
Acreditación ICOES.
Certificación IAPCC y CPD.
About
Profiling has become a subject of significant interest since the rise in popularity of crime drama series, psychological thrillers, and popular true crime Netflix shows and YouTube channels. This thought-provoking course will give you an overview of various approaches and processes involved in generating a profile and a greater understanding of crime and the theories behind investigations.
Explore forensic science, criminology theories, types of crime and punishment, and how to read a crime scene. Study famous case studies like Jack the Ripper & Charles Manson with a fresh and informed perspective.
Whether you want to learn out of personal curiosity or are looking to understand what a career in criminology may look like, this course will help you get to grips with this fascinating specialty.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Introduction
- What is crime?
- What causes crime?
- Introduction to profiling
- Why is profiling important?
Module 2: Schools of Thought
- Classical
- Positivist
- Chicago
- Theories of social structure
- Symbolic interactionism
- Individual theories
- Biosocial theories
Module 3: Types and Levels of Crime
- Misdemeanors and felonies
- Personal crimes
- Property crimes
- Inchoate crimes
- White collar crimes
Module 4: Violent Crimes
- Murder
- Sexual assault
- Assault
Module 5: Punishment
- Prison
- Death penalty
- Fines and other sanctions
- Parole and probation
Module 6: Forensic Science
- What is forensics and where did it start?
- Forensic pathology and autopsies
- Toxicology
- Ballistics
- Forensic anthropology
- Fingerprints
Module 7: Profilers
- Criminal profilers – who they are and what they do
- Howard Teten
- John E. Douglas
- Robert Ressler
- Other notable profilers
Module 8: Phases of Profiling
- Examination of evidence
- Classification of evidence
- Reconstruction
- Examining the offender’s signature
- Generating a profile
Module 9: Victimology
- Victims
- Consequences of crime for victims
- Victim proneness
- Victim facilitation
- Victim rights
Module 10: Famous Case Studies
- Jack the Ripper
- Charles Manson
- Al Capone
- Other notable criminal cases
Career
Who is this course for?
- Everyone investigating a career as a detective, criminal profiler, or forensic scientist
- Those who enjoy the thrill of solving puzzles
- Anyone curious by how the criminal mind works
- Those who dream of writing a best-selling thriller or crime film script
- Anyone with an interest in sociology and psychology
Career path
Criminologists have an exciting, fulfilling, and financially rewarding career. As a crime scene investigator or forensic science technician, qualified professionals can earn around $57,850 a year while a criminal profiler earns around $63,450. After completion of the course you may choose to pursue a career in this area.