THE CRIMINAL MIND (CJP 215)

Term: 2019-2020 Spring

Faculty

Dr. Kimberly RogersShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Kimberly Rogers

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Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

Kristyn HenryShow MyInfo popup for Kristyn Henry

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Schedule

Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM (1/22/2020 - 5/15/2020) Location: MAIN 3 525

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.