Module #1 Introduction to Criminal Behavior and Psychology Overview of the course, importance of studying criminal behavior, and psychological approaches to understanding crime
Module #2 Theories of Criminal Behavior Overview of classical, positivist, and critical criminological theories, including biological, psychological, and sociological explanations of crime
Module #3 The Psychology of Criminal Thinking Cognitive-behavioral approaches to understanding criminal behavior, including criminal thinking patterns and cognitive distortions
Module #4 Personality Disorders and Criminal Behavior The relationship between personality disorders (e.g. antisocial, narcissistic, borderline) and criminal behavior
Module #5 Mental Illness and Criminal Behavior The relationship between mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) and criminal behavior
Module #6 The Neuroscience of Criminal Behavior The role of the brain and nervous system in criminal behavior, including neuroimaging and neurophysiological approaches
Module #7 Criminal Profiling and Offender Profiling Introduction to criminal profiling, including the role of psychology in investigating and prosecuting crimes
Module #8 The Psychology of Violence Understanding the psychological factors underlying violent behavior, including aggression, hostility, and anger
Module #9 The Psychology of Sexual Offending Understanding the psychological factors underlying sexual offending, including paraphilias and sexual deviance
Module #10 The Psychology of Substance Abuse and Crime The relationship between substance abuse and criminal behavior, including addiction and treatment
Module #11 The Psychology of Juvenile Crime Understanding the psychological factors underlying juvenile crime, including developmental and environmental influences
Module #12 The Psychology of Gang Violence Understanding the psychological factors underlying gang violence, including group dynamics and social identity theory
Module #13 The Psychology of Terrorism Understanding the psychological factors underlying terrorism, including political and ideological extremism
Module #14 The Psychology of Cybercrime Understanding the psychological factors underlying cybercrime, including online deviance and digital forensics
Module #15 The Psychology of Witness Testimony The role of psychology in understanding witness testimony, including eyewitness identification and memory
Module #16 The Psychology of Jury Decision-Making The role of psychology in understanding jury decision-making, including bias, persuasion, and group dynamics
Module #17 The Psychology of Forensic Assessment The role of psychology in forensic assessment, including risk assessment, competency evaluation, and treatment planning
Module #18 The Psychology of Corrections and Rehabilitation The role of psychology in corrections and rehabilitation, including treatment programs and rehabilitation strategies
Module #19 The Psychology of Police Psychology The role of psychology in police work, including police selection, training, and stress management
Module #20 The Psychology of Victimology Understanding the psychological impact of crime on victims, including trauma, recovery, and victim support services
Module #21 The Psychology of Crime Prevention Understanding the psychological factors underlying crime prevention, including environmental design and community-based initiatives
Module #22 The Psychology of Restorative Justice Understanding the psychological factors underlying restorative justice, including victim-offender mediation and restorative circles
Module #23 Ethical Issues in Criminal Psychology Ethical considerations in the application of psychological knowledge in the criminal justice system
Module #24 Criminal Psychology in the Media The portrayal of criminal psychology in the media, including the impact on public perception and policy
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Criminal Behavior and Psychology career
