CJ 328 - Introduction to Serial Offenders: Homicide And Sex Crime Investigations of Compulsive Offenders

Institution:

Monroe University

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Description:

3 credits This course will examine the criminogenesis of the so-called, serial offender, and what motivates their compulsive behaviors. The course will clarify the meaning of serial offenders and will encourage the student to explore all facets of repeated abuse and/or deadly actions that meets the standard for serial victimization. Societal, psychological, political, biological and environmental issues will be discussed. The goal of the course is to introduce the student to the theories that explain the serial offender (homicide and sex crime), and the connection to victimology. It is intended to utilize the theories of modern criminology and also homicide and sex crime investigation for criminal justice students as a potential aid for future investigators. Throughout the course, the student must demonstrate critical thinking skills to navigate through examples of some of the worst manifestations of criminality known to the criminal justice world. PREREQUISITE: LA-242

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.monroecollege.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 933-6700

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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