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Course Name: CRIMINAL PROFILING
Course Code: A0018
Course Description: CRIMINAL PROFILING
The Third wave in Criminology is referred to as Criminal Profiling. In its simplest definition, criminal profiling refers to the method of identifying the offender by the nature of crime committed and the manner in which it was committed. In this course one gets to learn about the reconstruction of the motives of the offender and intent behind the crime. The significant increase in the need for criminal profiling has lead to enforcement agencies to rely on a criminal profilers work. So, if you feel that the offender’s criminal trail evokes your imagination to seek the thrills of the trail, intent and modus operandi of the criminal, this course will give you a knowledge about the third wave…..
Course Requirements: The class does not require previous experience nor education in the field of criminal profiling. However the minimum criteria for Students are those who have completed their H.S.C (or equivalent) can apply.
Course Materials: Course material with overall coverage of the syllabus will be given. It does not require you to buy additional or supplementary course material except what is supplied online.
Upon students' request, e-forensic notes will be suggested for the sake of better knowledge and understanding on the subject presented.
Grading Policy: A Certificate of Academic Excellence will be earned by those who reach at least a 85% score Certificate of Merit will be awarded only to students after completion of overall assignments and exams undertaken.
GRADE A+ | PERCENTAGE 80 and above |
| A- | 70-79 |
| B | 60-69 |
| B+ | 50-59 |
| F | Below 50 |
Disclaimer: This course does not confer you with any official title. Attending this class cannot be substituted for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements. Misuse of the information enclosed in this coursework is strictly prohibited.
Course Outline:
Chapter1: An Introduction to Criminal Profiling
Historical Perspective, Usefulness and Emergence of criminal profiling
Chapter 2: Criminal Profilers
Famous Profilers, Contribution & Profilers at FBI
Chapter 3: Approaches to Criminal Profiling
Type, style of Homicide, Types of Offenders; Profiling Inputs
Chapter 4: Crime Assessment Phase
Crime Scene Reconstruction and Linkage to Crime
Chapter 5: Modus operandi V/S Signature, Geographic Profiling
The importance of location, clues left by the offender and investigative tips
Chapter 6: Psychology of the Criminal Mind
Target victims, role of perversions, various factors associated
Chapter 7: Creating A Criminal Profile: Reviewing Facts, Clues and circumstances
Chapter 8: Case Studies in Criminal Profiling
Final Exam
Assignment and class tests will be announced on regular basis. It is compulsory for a student to submit their assignment and clear the test to obtain the Certificate
(Certificates are awarded by the instructor and are based on student merit. To have a hard-copy delivered, there is an Rs350 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award)
The course will give you video clippings on better understanding of the subject. Please see that you have the necessary softwares installed to have access to these clippings.
MUST WATCH MOVIES WITH PROFILING:
Silence of the Lambs (1991 film)
Mindhunters
Gothika
BEST CASE STUDIES FOR CRIMINAL PROFILING:
1. JACK THE RIPPER
2. THE BOSTON STRANGLER