CJ 363 - Violent Offenders

Institution:

Sam Houston State University

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Description:

This course provides an introduction to psychological issues relating to understanding, assessing, managing criminal and other abnormal behavior. An overview of mental disorders and their relationship to criminality and violence is provided. Topics include sanity, psychopathy, criminal profiling, serial killers, stalking, women who kill, and threat assessment. Prerequisite: CJ 261 or CJ 262 . Credit 3.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.shsu.edu/

Phone Number:

(936) 294-1111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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