CHUS 189 - Criminal Mind in Theory

Institution:

Southwestern Michigan College

Subject:

Human Services/Enrichment

Description:

Prerequisite: None. This course looks at seven major forms of crime including homocide, sexual assault, robbery, and burglary. This in-depth analysis includes profiles of typical offenders and victims in each category. Perspectives from the perpetrator will be examined. Some actual case histories will be presented. The student will explore such questions as: What motivates a person to commit a crime? Are most offenders specialists or generalists? Are they planners or opportunists? What are their criminal histories? What are the common features of dangerous places, times and situational dynamics?

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.swmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 782-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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