CRJS Courses:

CRJS 8201

(5 credits)

This course examines the psychological and behavioral characteristics of offenders and victims of violent crime. Students explore methods of measurement of violent crimes and their impact. Intersections of biological, environmental, social, and psychological factors are examined and how these influence the formation of offender personalities and behavior. Students examine the role of personality disorders and their impact on criminal behavior. A wide spectrum of offenders is examined, including sexual offenders, extremists and hate crime offenders, intimate partner offenders, and mass murderers. Students explore the role of forensic psychology in detection, intervention, and prevention of violent crimes. The emerging role of the forensic professional as it relates to assisting our criminal justice system is also explored.