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Criminal Psychology & Behaviour (Certificate)

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Credential:
Durham College Certificate
Code:
CRPB

Durham College Certificate

Program Description

This program will examine the principles of human behaviour related to complex issues such as co-dependency as an addiction, criminal and psychopathic minds, cults and terrorism as well as domestic, sexual and workplace violence. The causes, consequences and prevention of crime and criminal behaviour will be explored. The psychology behind why individuals become criminals and why people are attracted to those with deviant behaviours will be studied.

Certificate Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) OR
  • Grade 12 equivalency certificate achieved through College academic upgrading OR
  • Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older)
  • You must maintain an overall average of 60% or a GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate
  • A minimum of 25% of courses must be completed through Durham College.

Program Of Study

Students are required to print or save a copy of the Program of Study when beginning the program. This document contains critical details about program progression and graduation requirements specific to the academic year in which your program was started.

Click to access the Program of Study for the current academic year.

Students who began this program prior to the current academic year may contact the Centre for Professional and Part-Time Learning office at ppl@durhamcollege.ca or 905-721-3052 to obtain your Program of Study and graduation requirements.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be equipped to:

  • Examine the psychological theories which can be contributed to criminal behaviour
  • Interpret how social (gender, culture, age, poverty, race, family history, cults), psychological (personality, biological, chemical) and economic factors influence criminal behaviour and co-dependency
  • Analyze and explain the use of forensic and correctional psychology and preventions in policing and the Canadian court system
  • Compare the various therapies used to treat violent/delinquent individuals

Career Options

Potential career and industry options may include:

  • Group homes
  • Halfway houses
  • Community-based victim-oriented resource centres

Program Related Questions? Call 905.721.3052

If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please visit the Centre for Professional and Part-Time Learning OSAP Eligibility webpage.

Currently offered

Course Title Location/
Delivery Method
PSYC 1082Co-Dependency as an AddictionOnline
PSYC 2080Criminal Psychology - Criminal MindsOnline
PSYC 1080Criminal Psychology - Psychopathic MindsMonthly Intake Online
PSYC 1080Criminal Psychology - Psychopathic MindsOnline
CRIM 1080Cults and TerrorismMonthly Intake Online
CRIM 1080Cults and TerrorismOnline
PSYC 1981Forensic PsychologyOnline
PSYC 1083Personality PsychologyOnline
PSYC 1051Psychology IntroductionOnline
PSYC 1051Psychology IntroductionMonthly Intake Online
SOCI 1084Sexual ViolenceOnline