Certificate Course in Forensic Psychology

Course Description  

This Forensic Psychology course is designed to provide learners with the basic skills and knowledge required to embark on higher studies in this field, covering forensic principles of psychology theory, research and practice. It explores the role of the forensic psychologist, crime scene investigations, and criminal profiling.

Forensic psychology is a combination of psychology theory and criminal investigation, which involves the study of criminal behaviour. Forensic psychologists must have an excellent understanding of Forensic Psychology, criminology, and the Criminal Justice System, with strong research skills.

In this 20 Hour Forensic Psychology course, you will deepen your knowledge of the role of the forensic psychologist. You will learn from this Forensic Psychology course about the common traits of offenders, how eyewitness testimonies work, how to conduct psychological research, and much more.

For whom (target group): School leavers after A/L’s in the Bio stream, University undergraduate students in law, science and biomedical faculties, police and law enforcement officers, psychology students and counsellors, science and health education teachers, paramedical and nursing students and nurses. If you’re considering a future career in criminal law and criminal justice, criminology, biomedical sciences, forensic psychology or in medicine and/or forensic science then you may want to consider taking this comprehensive and fast-track online independent self-study Certificate level course.

Entry Requirements: Students and Graduates in Law, Psychology or Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Medical doctors, police officers, nurses and other healthcare students or practitioners / professionals and age not less than 20 years, and Fluency of the English language is essential.

Course Duration :4 to 10 weeks (1.0 to 2.5 Months) – part time self-study

Total No. of Study Hours : 20 Hrs. of Independent Self-Study time