CRJU 4200 - Profiling the Serial Offender

Description

An examination of the type and patterns of crimes committed by serial offenders and the process by which profiles are developed to solve these crimes.

Learning Objectives

• Students will demonstrate a sound general knowledge of the criminological sciences as applied to the area of profiling.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to examine specific cases of individual profiles of criminal offenders.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to identify, understand, and articulate criminological theories which appropriately apply to profiling.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and understand the legal and ethical contexts surrounding the use of profiling, as well as to be able to articulate the challenges of applying profiles for intelligence and investigative use.