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Winter 2020
Apr 20, 2024 |
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| PSYC 1030 - Forensic Psyc & Crim Behavior |
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*Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behavior*
This course will provide students with an introduction to the field of forensic psychology through the in-depth study of criminal behavior. Topics will include developmental factors for criminality, risk assessment and dangerousness, psychopathy, criminal profiling (with a focus on perpetrators of serious crimes), extremism and terrorism, and victimology and treatment. The material will be considered from a range of theoretical perspectives. We will read books, chapters, articles, and direct source material, and watch a few films. The class will be a combination of lecture, discussion, and student presentations. Students will have opportunities to focus on areas of specific interest. Not open to students who have taken PSYC 0322. This course will count as a PSYC elective. (PSYC 0105 or equivalent)
0.000 OR 1.000 Credit hours 0.000 OR 1.000 Lecture hours 0.000 TO 2.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Sciences Division Psychology Department Course Attributes: SOC, WTR |
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