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CRJS 6741 - Psychology of Terrorism

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(5 credits)

Students in this course examine the history, philosophy, techniques, and countermeasures to terroristic threats to public safety. Topics include aspects of international and domestic terrorism with an emphasis on its roots viewed from the broadest possible political, sociological, and cultural perspectives; factors and catalysts attributed to the terrorism phenomena, including poverty, psychology (e.g., motivational factors, antisocial behaviors), social injustice, oppression, and religion; and impact of media and technology in aiding and countering terroristic activities.

*Students may take this as a non-degree course, which means they do not have to be enrolled in a program. Contact an enrollment specialist [1-866-492-5336 (U.S.);1-443-627-7222 (toll)] for more information or visit School of Lifelong Learning for more information.