Criminal Psychology and Behaviour

Sault College

Course

Online

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • 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

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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

Semester 1
  • 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

Price on request