Criminal Psychology and Behaviour (CRMPB) Information

Program Description

Let your creativity loose on the page. Sheridan’s Creative Writing Recognition of Achievement program is designed for both beginner and advanced writers – learn specific writing techniques (including alliteration) and fundamental grammar and publication techniques that will help enhance your written craft. Our classes are perfectly suited for peer critique and support, all while helping budding authors hone their craft under the seasoned guide of decorated authors and publishers.

Our related offerings help students further explore writing areas of interest that may appeal to your inner novelist. Whether it’s your love of short stories, poetry, or personal narrative, these related courses are designed to help you build upon the foundational knowledge provided in our core three offerings.   

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Generate their own independent writing
• Examine techniques behind 'good writing' including clarity, transition, wording, and more 
• Edit peer work 
• Write in various different backgrounds 
• Craft a novel from start to finish
• and more!

This program is perfect for hobbyists, or those who are looking to pursue writing as a career path. This is the first step to get your ideas out of your head and onto the page. Enrol today.

Program Delivery

This is a part-time program and is delivered via online (asynchronous) classroom. 

Program Description

If you work in the law enforcement field or with at-risk individuals, understanding criminal behaviour is vital to help better assist the people you are working with. In this online program you’ll explore why individuals become criminals and the kind of people who are attracted to deviant behaviour in order to pursue or advance in a career in corrections, criminology or mentoring program.

You will delve into a wide range of topics—psychopathic and criminal minds, sexual violence, cults and terrorism as well as addiction. Sheridan's Criminal Psychology and Behaviour Recognition of Achievement is designed to give you the latest skills and techniques in dealing with law and at risk behavior in your daily work life.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Study how and why some individuals become criminals and how some become killers 
• Distinguish between serial killers, stalkers, and other criminal types 
• Understand the latest criminal profiling techniques 
• Examine psychological models related to criminology 
• Utilize conflict resolution strategies to reduce violent behaviour incidents 
• Review and examine the personalities of addiction 
• and more!

A perfect step to help give back and provide support to the community. Enrol today.

Previous Experience Requirement

This program is geared towards individuals already within the law enforcement, legal environment, or who work with at-risk individuals. This program is not designed as an introductory program to Criminal Psychology and Behaviour. Further, it is recommended students complete a college-level psychology course prior to beginning this program.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact our Opportunity Centre at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-874-4440.