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THE CRIMINAL MIND (CJP 215)

Term: 2014-2015 Spring

Faculty

Division Dean
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Charlotte Belezos
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM (1/21/2015 - 5/8/2015) Location: MAIN 3 451

Description

PREREQUISITE: ENG 101


This course provides criminology students with a study of the psychological perspective of offending related to violent crimes, sex crimes, gang activity, drug crimes, property crimes and criminal justice analysis. Through field study research, the student will identify, discuss, analyze and critically evaluate the contributions of psychological theory to understand motive and intent of human criminal behavior. The psychological and social effects of crime on the criminal, the victim and society at large will also be explored.