CRJU 315 - Serial Murder

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Provides a broad overview of serial, spree, and mass murder in the U.S. during the 20th century. Examines the myths and social construction of serial murder, FBI involvement, crime scene analysis, the organized and disorganized offender and crime scene, history of serial murder the U.S., construction of profiling, and behavior typology, and also examines offender typologies (gender, race, and team serial killers).

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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