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.
Certification
Vous devrez suivre chaque leçon dans son intégralité et répondre aux examens à la fin de chaque module de cours. Si votre taux de réussite dépasse 55 % à chaque examen, vous avez alors droit à un certificat de réussite ou à d'autres options d'accréditation pour reconnaître votre réussite.
La plupart de nos cours vous rapporteront des crédits via la formation continue (CE) / le développement professionnel continu (CPD). Les points CE/CPD sont acceptés et reconnus par les organismes membres professionnels et les établissements universitaires aux États-Unis et dans le monde.
Tous les cours sont accrédités par l'International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) et l'Association internationale des collèges privés d'enseignement professionnel (www.iapcc.org). Lorsqu'ils terminent avec succès un cours, les étudiants peuvent choisir d'acheter un certificat ICOES reconnaissant la réussite auprès de cette institution tierce.
Criminology & Profiling 
16518 étudiants. Accrédité par ICOES. Certifié par IAPCC et CPD.
16518 étudiants.
Accrédité par ICOES.
Certifié par IAPCC et 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.