Over 220 students and faculty members filled the auditorium on 30 July 2025 to explore the fascinating link between psychology and criminal investigation during Criminal Minds: A Private Investigator’s Perspective. Organised by the Department of Psychology and the Department of Law, the session offered rare insight into the real-life application of behavioural science in investigative practice — turning textbook theory into professional reality.
In a world where psychological expertise is increasingly vital to crime prevention and justice reform, the session reinforced the relevance of academic knowledge beyond the classroom. According to the World Health Organization, over 700,000 suicides occur globally each year, often tied to unresolved trauma and unaddressed criminal behaviour. This underscores the importance of equipping future psychologists and legal professionals with both ethical grounding and investigative literacy.
SEGi University welcomed private investigator Teeban, who led students through case-based storytelling focused on criminal profiling, interrogation techniques, and the grey areas of ethics in private investigation. His real-world insights, drawn from years of fieldwork, helped students connect behavioural science principles with practical scenarios — from reading non-verbal cues to understanding the emotional psychology behind criminal acts.
The interactive Q&A session revealed the depth of student engagement, with questions that touched on everything from suspect psychology to legal constraints in surveillance. This level of participation reflected a growing student appetite for careers that intersect mental health, justice, and public safety — areas increasingly supported by forensic psychology and applied behavioural research.
The event was part of SEGi’s broader “Classroom to Industry” initiative, which aims to foster career-ready graduates with critical thinking, industry insight, and ethical clarity. For psychology and law students alike, it was an eye-opening reminder that human behaviour is not just studied in theory, but experienced in high-stakes, real-world situations that demand professionalism, empathy, and evidence-based decision-making.
This event is organised in support of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
