Certificate in Criminal Psychology

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Foundations of Criminal Psychology
- 1.1 Introduction to Criminal Psychology
- 1.2 Psychology and Criminal Behaviour
- 1.3 Crime, Deviance and Social Norms
- 1.4 Psychological Research Methods
- 1.5 Australian Criminal Justice Context
Module 02: Theories of Criminal Behaviour
- 2.1 Biological Perspectives on Crime
- 2.2 Cognitive Perspectives on Offending
- 2.3 Behavioural and Learning Theories
- 2.4 Personality and Criminal Behaviour
- 2.5 Social and Environmental Influences
- 2.6 Developmental Pathways to Offending
Module 03: Psychology of Different Offending Behaviours
- 3.1 Psychology of Violent Offending
- 3.2 Sexual Offending Behaviour
- 3.3 Property and Financial Offending
- 3.4 Substance Use and Crime
- 3.5 Youth Offending Behaviour
- 3.6 Cybercrime and Online Behaviour
Module 04: Mental Health and Criminal Behaviour
- 4.1 Mental Health and Offending
- 4.2 Personality Disorders and Crime
- 4.3 Trauma and Adverse Experiences
- 4.4 Substance-Related Mental Health Issues
- 4.5 Understanding Criminal Responsibility
Module 05: Investigative and Forensic Psychology
- 5.1 Foundations of Forensic Psychology
- 5.2 Investigative Interviewing Principles
- 5.3 Eyewitness Memory and Testimony
- 5.4 Deception and Credibility Assessment
- 5.5 Behavioural Investigative Advice
- 5.6 Psychological Evidence in Investigations
Module 06: Risk, Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention
- 6.1 Principles of Offender Risk Assessment
- 6.2 Risk and Protective Factors
- 6.3 Offender Rehabilitation Approaches
- 6.4 Behaviour Change and Recidivism
- 6.5 Psychological Approaches to Prevention
- 6.6 Reintegration into the Community
Module 07: Australian Ethical and Professional Practice
- 7.1 Australian Legal and Justice Frameworks
- 7.2 Ethics in Criminal Psychology
- 7.3 Privacy & Confidentiality
- 7.4 Cultural Safety and Responsiveness
- 7.5 Working with Vulnerable Populations
- 7.6 Professional Scope and Referral

Certificate in Criminal Psychology

Category

Health & Social Care

Level

Course Curriculum

1.1 Introduction to Criminal Psychology

1.2 Psychology and Criminal Behaviour

1.3 Crime, Deviance and Social Norms

1.4 Psychological Research Methods

1.5 Australian Criminal Justice Context

2.1 Biological Perspectives on Crime

2.2 Cognitive Perspectives on Offending

2.3 Behavioural and Learning Theories

2.4 Personality and Criminal Behaviour

2.5 Social and Environmental Influences

2.6 Developmental Pathways to Offending

3.1 Psychology of Violent Offending

3.2 Sexual Offending Behaviour

3.3 Property and Financial Offending

3.4 Substance Use and Crime

3.5 Youth Offending Behaviour

3.6 Cybercrime and Online Behaviour

4.1 Mental Health and Offending

4.2 Personality Disorders and Crime

4.3 Trauma and Adverse Experiences

4.4 Substance-Related Mental Health Issues

4.5 Understanding Criminal Responsibility

5.1 Foundations of Forensic Psychology

5.2 Investigative Interviewing Principles

5.3 Eyewitness Memory and Testimony

5.4 Deception and Credibility Assessment

5.5 Behavioural Investigative Advice

5.6 Psychological Evidence in Investigations

6.1 Principles of Offender Risk Assessment

6.2 Risk and Protective Factors

6.3 Offender Rehabilitation Approaches

6.4 Behaviour Change and Recidivism

6.5 Psychological Approaches to Prevention

6.6 Reintegration into the Community

7.1 Australian Legal and Justice Frameworks

7.2 Ethics in Criminal Psychology

7.3 Privacy & Confidentiality

7.4 Cultural Safety and Responsiveness

7.5 Working with Vulnerable Populations

7.6 Professional Scope and Referral

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