Psychological aspects of criminal investigation and interviewing. Considers deviant behavior pattern, mental disorders, criminal psychological profiling, and serial offender tendencies. Focus is on specific elements of the Community Corrections Act. Philosophy, history, goals, functions and selected issues of community corrections are also examined. Students will learn to utilize the community as a means of effectively preventing and deterrring crime.
Credit is earned for new and continued learning taking place in the work environment.
Reaching set learning objectives and development of positive work habits are emphasized. Attendance at a Work Experience Seminar is required of Co-op students. You may take the Work Experience Seminar before or in the same quarter as the Co-op course. Instructor's permission required.