Psychology of the Criminal Mind

This course introduces students to the field of Criminal Psychology. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of criminal behavior and the clinical and social implications of violent crime. The course will examine the etiology, nature, assessment, and behavior of individuals who commit crime with an emphasis on violent crimes. Included in this examination will be the role of the family and other social factors, media violence, and genetics. The basic rules of crime scene analysis and processing will also be discussed.CRJ 248 and PSY 248 are cross-listed.