Criminology

Inside the Criminal Mind

Course Description:
Understanding the criminal mind is not easy. Why do certain people commit horrible acts? Can we ever begin to understand their reasoning and motivation? Perhaps. In Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind, you will be given the rare opportunity to climb inside the mind of a criminal and examine the ideas and motivations at work. The mental state of a criminal can be affected by many different aspects of life—psychological, biological, sociological—all of which have differing perspectives and influences. You will investigate not only how these variables affect the criminal mind but also how the criminal justice system remains committed to upholding the law through diligence and an uncompromising process.

 

Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 1 Semester
Credits: 0.5 Credit

Units at a Glance

1: The World of Criminology

2: Biological and Psychological Theories of Crime

3: Labeling, Conflict, Environmental, and Radical Theories

4: Violent Crimes and Crimes against Property

5: White-Collar Corporate and Public Order Crimes

6: Criminal Case Process

7: Enforcing the Law and Nature of the Courts

8: Overview of Punishment and Correction