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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
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:
Career Options
Potential career and industry options may include:
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.
Course | Title | Location/ Delivery Method |
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PSYC 1082 | Co-Dependency as an Addiction | Online |
PSYC 2080 | Criminal Psychology - Criminal Minds | Online |
PSYC 1080 | Criminal Psychology - Psychopathic Minds | Monthly Intake Online |
PSYC 1080 | Criminal Psychology - Psychopathic Minds | Online |
CRIM 1080 | Cults and Terrorism | Monthly Intake Online |
CRIM 1080 | Cults and Terrorism | Online |
PSYC 1981 | Forensic Psychology | Online |
PSYC 1083 | Personality Psychology | Online |
PSYC 1051 | Psychology Introduction | Online |
PSYC 1051 | Psychology Introduction | Monthly Intake Online |
SOCI 1084 | Sexual Violence | Online |
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