CRJ 240 - Serial Homicide

Institution:

Jefferson Community College

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

This course is an examination of the nature of serial killing, the offenders and their victims. Five aspects of serial homicide will be discussed. 1) the emergence of serial homicide in America; 2) the cultural, biological and psychological theories of causation; 3) victimology; 4) demographic, social and behavioral characteristics of serial killers; 5) detection and apprehension of serial killers by law enforcement.Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ 240, approved by Academic Affairs on 10/14/2010).

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyjefferson.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 786-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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