CCJ 33800 Criminal Minds

This course is an introduction into the criminal mind and aspects of criminal psychology that are useful to criminal justice practitioners. Students will learn about historical trends in the study of the criminal mind, contemporary theories, and research regarding psychopathy, children who kill, serial killing, and interventions with offenders, among other topics. Students will examine the applied use of psychology in criminal justice.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Junior standing.

Offered

Spring.