Introduction to Forensics Online Course

Why study this Introduction to Forensics course?

If you’re passionate about law, justice, or criminology, Careerline’s online Introduction to Forensics is the course for you.

Whether you hope to upskill or get a head start on future studies, studying with Careerline will have a positive impact on your future. With relevance to a range of professions from law and justice to crime writing, Introduction to Criminology will allow you to advance in your career and become a highly skilled and capable practitioner.

What will you learn?

Introduction to Forensics provides students with a broad and comprehensive overview of how forensics is used in the criminal justice system. You will develop an understanding of how forensic science and the law work together to solve crime. The science of evidence collection, and how this evidence is analysed, are also covered in this course. Students learn about the links between crime and psychological disorders. In addition, you will study criminal profiling, presenting evidence in courtrooms, and how ethical issues can affect the use of forensics in criminal cases.

Who is this online Introduction to Forensics course for?

If you are a practicing lawyer, law enforcement officer, justice official, paralegal, or other professional within the field of law and justice, this course is designed to help you upskill. You
will develop a deeper understanding of how the science of forensics applies to your professional. The knowledge you learn will make you a highly skilled practitioner with specialist
knowledge, allowing you to advance in your career and pursue new opportunities.

In addition, anyone with a desire to learn more about the use of forensics in crime will benefit from studying Introduction to Forensics. This includes future university or college students looking for a head start on their studies. You will be introduced to concepts that are covered in tertiary and vocational courses, so you will be able to approach your studies with confidence.

Course Aims

• Define forensic science and its various offshoots.
• Describe the application of forensic science to the investigation of crimes and legal process.
• Explain crime scene investigations, different categories of evidence, and their collection procedures.
• Explain how different types of evidence are tested and analysed on site and in the laboratory.
• Explain the roles of individuals working in specialist forensic sciences and the services they provide.
• Understand theories underlying criminal behaviour in men, women and children.
• Explain psychological disorders and how this can relate to criminal behaviour in adults.
• Explain how assessment and data collection is used in forensic sciences, law enforcement and psychology to profile criminal offenders.
• Understand how evidence is presented in court and issues surrounding eye witness testimonies.
• Explain how ethical issues can influence collection of evidence, use of data and profiling.