Criminology & Profiling: Understand Criminal Behaviour and the Justice Process

Feb 3, 2017
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Updated: Jan 4

CRIMINOLOGY AND PROFILING COURSE — Uncover the Secrets of the Criminal Mind: Become a Criminologist

Build a clear, practical foundation in criminological theory, case analysis, victimology, and ethical profiling so you can think critically about crime without the TV-drama fluff.

Who it’s for...

Aspiring criminology students
Community services workers
Security professionals
Youth workers
Case managers
Anyone considering a pathway into justice, investigations, or forensic-related study

What you’ll be able to do...

Use core criminology terminology correctly (crime types, patterns, risk, harm, justice pathways)
Apply major criminological theories to real-world case studies and explain “why” behaviour may occur
Describe what happens at a crime scene (roles, documentation, evidence principles, chain-of-custody basics)
Explain profiling at a high level—what it is, what it isn’t, and the ethical limits in practice
Analyse victim impact and vulnerability factors, and summarise victims’ rights and support pathways

Format...

Online self-paced.

Time + CPD hours...

Approximately 10–12 hours with CPD: 10–12 hours, please confirm with your professional body.

Assessment Options...

In workshop assessment with certificate of completion provided. We encourage that you also undertake the Live Online Nexus CPD Assessment Interview which validates learning outcomes for the Australia / Asia-Pacific context and includes Nexus College Certificate of Attendance for various peak bodies recognition.

Provider...

Delivered through International Open Academy our education partner. Nexus College Australasia provides optional CPD verification and certification support for the Asia-Pacific region (assessment booked separately; International Open Academy enrolment fees apply).