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Criminal Psychology Courses

Criminal psychology courses can help you learn criminal behavior analysis, psychological profiling, investigative techniques, and the impact of mental health on criminality. You can build skills in understanding offender motivations, assessing risk factors, and applying psychological theories to real-life cases.

Popular Criminal Psychology Courses and Certifications


  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Interpersonal Communications, Clinical Assessment

    4.9 stars, 518 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (518) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Policy Analysis, Litigation and Civil Justice, Disabilities, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis

    4.6 stars, 199 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (199) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Forensic Science: DNA Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Molecular Biology, Specimen Collection, Biostatistics, Laboratory Techniques, Biology

    4.8 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Cognitive Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Culture, Artificial Intelligence, Experimentation, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Psychology of Personality

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Human Learning, Human Development, Learning Theory, Behavior Management, Culture, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Research, Personal Development, Mental Health, Research Methodologies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to Clinical and Forensic Toxicology

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Laboratory Techniques, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Analytical Testing, Case Studies, Emergency Departments, Precision Medicine, Drug Development, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Introduction to International Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.8 stars, 4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Business Institute

    Mini Psychology School for Attorneys

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Legal Strategy, Trial Preparation, Clinical Psychology, Legal Proceedings, Legal Depositions, Mental and Behavioral Health, Litigation and Civil Justice, Psychological Evaluations, Substance Abuse, Mental Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research Methodologies, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research and Design, Psychology

    4.8 stars, 304 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (304) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
  • N

    National Business Institute

    Complete Evidence Guide for Criminal Defense Attorneys

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Motion Arguments, Legal Strategy, Authentications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Pearson

    General Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Development, Mental Health, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Psychotherapy, Learning Strategies, Decision Making, Stress Management, Mental Health Therapies, Human Learning, Child Development, Learning Theory, Personal Attributes, Psychological Evaluations, Scientific Methods, Gerontology, Social Skills

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Bachelor of Science in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychology, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Habit Formation, Social Sciences, Research, Behavioral Economics, Human Learning, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Sampling (Statistics), Research Methodologies

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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