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Course Overview
The Diploma in Criminology & Forensic Psychology provides you with a comprehensive insight into criminal behavior and the criminal mind. It is a fascinating course that will open new doors into the world of Crime Scene Investigation, Forensics, Criminology and Forensic Psychology.
Students will quickly learn the skills of criminal profiling, using numerous case studies from real life crimes and investigations. From vandalism, and ant-social behavior, through to the most serious of crimes such as murder and terrorism, the course will show how psychology can help us identify the offender.
Areas covered include Crime Detection and investigation, forensic investigation techniques, forensic science and DNA, profiling and the criminal justice system. Three key areas are delivered by three highly qualified lecturer who specialise in the areas of ; Criminology, Forensic Investigation and Forensic Psychology.
Course Aims
Three key areas covered are: Criminology, Forensic Investigation and Forensic Psychology. On the lecturing team is a Barrister, Head of a Crime scene unit for An Garda Siochana and a Doctor of Psychology.
The Criminology part of the course examines the Criminal Justice system, criminal courts, offences against the person, criminal law and various types of crimes.
The Forensic Investigation part of the course examines the traces left behind crime scenes and the clues and evidence which can be examined. This is a fascinating area and looks at fingerprints, blood samples, the role of DNA, photographic evidence, firearms and residue.
The Forensic Psychology part of the course examines what causes individuals to commit crime and how events and experiences can shape the type of adults we later become. Students will quickly learn the skills of criminal profiling, using numerous case studies from real life crimes and investigations. From vandalism, and ant-social behaviour, through to the most serious of crimes such as murder and terrorism, the course will show how psychology can help us identify the offender.
Progression:
Former graduates, now work in An Garda Siochana, Welfare Service, Forensic Science Laboratories, Psychologists/Counsellors, Youth Offender workers. Others have decided to pursue further study and are pursuing Degrees in Law, Social work, Biological Sciences, Sociology.
Awards: Criminology & Forensic Psychology Diploma - CMI Criminology FETAC level 5 Component award
Award Body(s): CMI & FETAC
The areas covered are:
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Forensics Science & Forensics Investigation
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DNA Analysis of Crime Scene Investigations - CSI
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Forensic Psychology and the Understanding of Criminal Minds
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Forensics
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Criminology part 1, Law and Criminal Justice, Criminalistics
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Forensic Psychotherapy and Professional Issues
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Working with Offenders of Serious Crime
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Criminology part 2, Penal Codes, Criminal Law
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The Criminal Court System
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Case Studies
The fee for this programme is €1,350. The fee includes all tuition, registration, assessment and online notes.
Applicants are required to pay a minimum deposit of €300 to secure a place on the programme. The balance of fees are due on or before programme commencement.
Duration: 11 weeks part time,
CMI offers you Wednesday Evenings or Saturday Morning Classes.
Simply select your prefered day of study when completing your online application form.
Start Date A: Weds 8 February 2012, 18.30-21.30 OR
Start Date B: Saturday 11th February 2012, 10.00-13.00
End Date: May 2012 Exam: May 2012
Weds: 11 Weds evenings & 3 Monday evenings; 18.30-21.30 OR
Saturday: 11 Saturdays 10.00-13.00 & 3 full Saturdays 10.00-16.30.
Qualified Lecturers
Katherine Finn: Criminology & Law
Katherine is a lawyer of 14 years' experience, the first 11 years of which she spent in practice as a solicitor, mostly in the field of criminal law. She was called to the Bar in October 07 and commenced practice as a barrister the same month. She continues to practice mainly in the area of criminal law. She has extensive lecturing experience, at, among others, the Law School of the Law Society of Ireland, where she taught various legal subjects to trainee solicitors for many years, the National College of Ireland where she lectured in family law, criminal law and employment law, and CMI, where she currently delivers courses in criminal law and criminology. She holds a BA from UCD, a postgraduate diploma in criminology from DIT, graduating with first class honours, a diploma in the history of art from Trinity, and a BL from the Kings Inns.
John Schley Garda Sergeant - Forensics & Crime Scene Investigation
John is a Garda Sergeant for An Garda Siochana . He is head of the crime scene investigation unit in South County Dublin and lectures for CMI in the areas of Forensic Investigation and Crime Scene Analysis.
Dr Neil Kenny:
Neil holds a Doctorate in Psychology with a specialism in disorders. He lectures in Forensic Psychology at CMI.
Myles Byrne:
Forensic Investigation lecturer, Works in Garda Siochana, Phoenix Park, Dublin. Specialises in recording, labelling and storage of evidence and works between lab and CSI units.
Am I eligible for this course?
This course is open to people from any educational background and with various levels of work experience. There is no pre course requirements. If you are anxious about your eligibility, please contact CMI and a representative will be more than happy to help you chose the right course for you.
Why choose CMI?
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The Diploma in Criminology & Forensic Psychology course is awarded by CMI. The course leads to a LEVEL 5 FETAC Component Award in Criminology. A FETAC Award is recognised under the NFQ, National Framework of Qualifications.
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CMI are a registered Provider and are quality approved by FETAC – Further Education Training and Awards Council. Please be aware courses offered by other colleges may not be recognised under the NFQ - National Framework of Qualifications.
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Since 2004, CMI has built an excellent reputation with employers as one of Irelands leading educators in Law, Criminal Law and Forensic Psychology.
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CMI's five strong lecturing team include a Specialist Forensic Doctor working in the GARDA HQ laboratory, a Garda Sergeant and head of a Crime Scene Unit, a Criminal Barrister and a specialist in Criminology who is chair of a young juvenile detention board. The panel brings over 50 years of combined crime scene and forensic investigation experience aswell as experience working with young juvenlies and working in the criminal courts.
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Robert Smithers - Diploma in Criminology & Forensic Psychology course Graduate
I found the course very stimulating and enjoyable. The course material was up to date and delivered in a well structured and easy to understand format. The classes were challenging and individual participation was encouraged and expected. This resulted in a unique learning experience for me and one I believe will stay with me for a long time. Great for my confidence and well worth a go! (2010)
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' Excellent lecturers who are very experienced. Most enjoyable. I want to study Forensic science and this was a great starter to further study in this area.
Julie McAdam
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'Most insightful and very interesting course. I hope to get a job with the Gardai and completing this course hasl helped my prospects'
Mark Townsend
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' Chose the course as I enjoy watching CSI every week. The course more than lived up to my expectation as it provided me with knowledge on areas such as forensic Investigation, criminal profiling and forensic psychology. I want to work with young offenders in the future and this course has definitely helped my career direction. I would have no hesitation in recommending it'
Anne Marie Barry