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Criminal Profiling & Forensic Psychology

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Ages 15-18
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This one-time intensive course provides a foundational overview of criminal profiling and forensic psychology, offering insight into the psychological principles behind criminal behavior and investigative techniques.
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Number of reviews:
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Live video meetings
Meets once
10-18 learners per class
60 min

What's included

1 live meeting
1 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. At the end of the class, students will have access to a variety of resources for them to further continue learning about this subject!
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade 10 - 12
Beginner Level
This one-time intensive course provides a foundational overview of criminal profiling and forensic psychology, offering insight into the psychological principles behind criminal behavior and investigative techniques. Participants will explore key topics such as offender profiling, behavioral analysis, the psychology of violent crime, and the role of forensic psychologists in the criminal justice system. Through real-world case studies and interactive discussion, students will gain an understanding of how psychological assessments aid law enforcement in identifying and apprehending offenders.

Key Topics Covered:

Fundamentals of forensic psychology
Theories of criminal behavior
Psychological profiling techniques
Crime scene analysis and behavioral patterns
Case studies of serial offenders and violent crimes

Learning Goals

Describe the function of forensic psychology within the criminal justice system and its applications in criminal investigations.
Recognize and explain psychological and sociological theories that contribute to criminal behavior.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This course explores topics related to criminal behavior, forensic psychology, and real-world case studies, including discussions of violent crime, homicide, and psychological profiling. Some content may be graphic or distressing for certain individuals. Viewer discretion is advised.
Pre-Requisites
Students do not need any prerequisite knowledge for this course
Supply List
N/A
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Forensic Psychology, Saferstein (c) 2023

Meet the teacher

Joined November, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Science
Master's Degree in Secondary Education from Springfield College
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Springfield College
This course directly stems from my work at the Dr. Henry Lee Institute of Forensic Science at the fall symposium on Criminal Behavior & The Mind of a Serial Killer.

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