Criminal Psychology and Behaviour
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
This part-time online certificate program explores why individuals become criminals, why individuals are attracted to those with deviant behaviours, and what methods are used in the rehabilitation of criminals and victims.
The program is designed for individuals who have a special interest in criminal psychology and behaviour or who work within social services, law enforcement, or criminal justice settings where an understanding of criminal psychology and behaviour is an asset.
Students will learn about a variety of topics including co-dependency as an addiction; domestic, sexual, and workplace violence; human trafficking; and cults and terrorism.
Facilities
Location
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Start date
About this course
Upon completion of the program, individuals may find employment opportunities within criminal justice settings or within social service settings such as group homes and women`s shelters. This program is designed for professionals who want to effect change and advance their career while learning about topical cross-cutting issues that are relevant across sectors (e.g. human trafficking).
Potential career and industry options may include working in:
Policing
Corrections
Group Homes or Shelters
Community-Based Victim-Oriented Resource Centres
Social Services
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older
Students must successfully complete all courses within 7 years of acceptance into the program in order to graduate.
Students must obtain a G.P.A. of 2.0 or 60% or higher to obtain this certificate
Upon successful completion of the online Criminal Psychology and Behaviour certificate program, students will obtain a Sault College certificate.
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Subjects
- Criminal Psychology
- Psychology
- Intersectionality
- Human trafficking
- Terrorism
Course programme
- OEL1355 - 3 Co-dependency as an Addiction
- OEL1356 - 3 Cults and Terrorism
- OEL218 - 3 Criminal Psychology I - Psychopathic Minds
- OEL219 - 3 Criminal Psychology II - Criminal Minds
- OEL246 - 3 Sexual Violence
- OEL289 - 3 Domestic and Workplace Violence
- OEL8003 - 3 Human Trafficking & Intersectionality
Learners must complete seven compulsory courses listed below
- Criminal Psychology - Psychopathic Minds
- Criminal Psychology II - Criminal Minds
- Domestic and Workplace Violence
- Sexual Violence
- Co-Dependency as an Addiction
- Cults and Terrorism
- Human Trafficking & Intersectionality
Criminal Psychology and Behaviour