About This Course
Fact File
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Title
The Criminal Mind: An Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology (taught online only)
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Code
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College
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Duration
Ten weeks, Wednesdays 7-9pm, from 27 January to 7 April 2021
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Teaching Mode
Part-Time
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Fees
€230. See Fees and Costs for full details.
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Entry Requirements
Students must be minimum eighteen years at course commencement. See Requirements for full details.
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Closing Date
Monday 18 January 2021
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Course Delivery Method
Online
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Start Date
Wednesday 27 January 2021
Course Outline
This course will be of interest to anyone from novices to professionals who has an interest in violent and criminal behaviour. Over 10 weeks the course will consider the criminal mind from a psychological perspective by addressing the various theories presented by criminology and forensic psychology. Participants will gain an understanding and insight into the relationship between psychology and crime by considering the deviant behaviours of child molesters, pedophiles, rapists and murderers.
1. Introduction to Violent, Criminal and Deviant Behaviour
2. Understanding Mental Disorders and Criminal Behaviour
3. Understanding Personality and Disorders of Personality
4. Psychopathy and Psychopaths
5. The Crime of Rape, Rapists and the Irish Legal System
6. Paedophiles and Child Molesters
7. A Special Look at Female Sexual Abusers
8. The Psychology of Stalking and Harassment
9. The Psychology of Serial Killers and Mass Murderers
10. Investigating Crime using Behavioural Investigative Advice
Course Practicalities
Assessment
Short courses are non-assessed.
Who teaches this course
Dr. Ciara Staunton and Dr. Sharon Lambert.
Why Choose This Course
An exciting and interesting foundation in criminal and forensic psychology for those who may wish to pursue the topic at a further level.
Requirements
Fees and Costs
The fee for this course is €230..
How Do I Apply
To book this course please proceed to the booking area at https://open.ucc.ie/ Exceptional Education Experiences at UCC. Click into your selected course and access the registration pages through the Enrol button.
A detailed guide to the new booking system, ACE Short Course Catalogue Guide, is available at the Foreward page at https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace/courses/shortcourses/
The closing date for applications is Monday 18 January 2021. Students register and pay fees before course commencement which is subject to sufficient enrolment. In the event of a course not commencing applicants will be informed and their fees will be returned.