CJC 3490 - Serial Killers

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): CJC 1010

Description: Students will study the phenomenon of serial murders and other serial violent crimes in America. Students will examine the typology of serial killers and other violent serial offenders. Different and unique characteristics of male, female, and team serial killers will be discussed. An overview of theoretical explanations and causes of serial offending and/violent crimes will be analyzed. The social and political implications of studying serial killings will be studied, as well as how law enforcement and the legal system investigate and prosecute serial murderers.