The study of the anatomy of motive is a solid resource for investigators, forensic scientists, prosecutors, behavioral scientists, or students and academic researchers in the field of criminology and criminal justice.
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Course Description
Criminal profiling course is about reconstructing the serial offenders' motives and intent by closely examining all psychological evidence left by perpetrators at a crime scene. Today more and more International Police enforcement agencies rely on criminal profilers' work to address the investigative process; this is caused by the significant and steady rise in psychopathologies and psychosis in which crime is fought through the use of another perspective, the murderers'. If you feel the urge to recognize what lies beyond the offenders' criminal trail in the search for victims, their modus operandi and ultimate dark dreams, this course will reward you with a valuable knowledge about the field.
No concepts are presented in this course that will prevent even novice students from improving skills needed to evaluate and classify serial criminals based on scientific premises. All students will play the part of a profiler's most trusted assistant throughout these lessons which will review all aspects and theories on serial crimes. This course will nurture your curiosity into a deeper understanding about Criminal Profiling.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Criminology An Introduction
Criminology history, studies and Physiognomy.
Lesson 2: Criminal Profilers
Finding a definition, FBI contribution,famous profilers, the main aspect of profiling.
Lesson 3: Criminal Profiling Generating Process Overview
Stages, sub-categories and case linkage.
Lesson 4: Profiling Inputs and Decision Process Models
Homicide type and style, escalation, victimology.
Lesson 5: Crime Assessment Phase
Organized/disorganized offenders, Crime Scene Analysis vs Criminal Profiling.
Lesson 6: Criminal Profile Validation and Investigative Tips
Modus operandi vs signature, posing and staging. Profiling by search and attack methods.
Lesson 7: Geographic Profiling
The importance of crime location. Geographic profiling models.
Lesson 8: The Psychological Side of a Serial Offender
The trauma-control model. Between psychopaths and psychotics. The role of perversions.
Lesson 9: Serial Murderers Classification
Crime classification manual. The Holmes' typology of serial offenders.
Lesson 10: Creating a Criminal Profile: Discussion and Analysis of Facts, Clues and Circumstances.
Assessing a profile, case study, final remarks and considerations.
Certificates Awarded
Certificate of Class Participation
Certificate of Appreciation
Certificate of Merit
Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
Certificate of Academic Excellence
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This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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For students interested in what lies beyond the offenders' criminal trail in the search for victims, their modus operandi and ultimate dark dreams, this course will reward you with a valuable knowledge about the field.
The aim of this coursework is to allow you to:
Know the basics of criminology and its origin;
Understand the work of criminal profilers and the contributions of the famous.
Master the latest investigative techniques used by international enforcements organizations and relevant theories on serial crime;
Psychologically evaluate a list of suspects and recognize criminal behavior patterns and motive;
Be able to classify and sub-categories;
Outline and construct a criminal profile on your own based on scientific assessments and assumptions.
($60.00) If you're interested in pursuing a career in crime scene investigation, this course will introduce you to the basics of practical crime scene investigation procedures and techniques. more
($55.00) If you are currently pursuing or are interested in working in areas of law, this course will provide you with the background information you will need to get started. more
($60.00) How would you like to be your own detective?. more
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