In this course, students will study how and why some individuals become criminals and why some actually become killers. You will study what is known about serial killers, stalkers, rapists and criminals. Also, the latest techniques used in criminal profiling and questioning will be examined. This course further explores issues discussed in Criminal Psychology Psychopathic Minds, and compares and explains psychological models as they relate to criminology. This course provides an examination of various theoretical explanations of criminal and deviant behavior including the sociological, biological and psychological perspectives.
Criminological theory is related to various types of criminal activity.
The reality of crime in Canada including victimology is examined through crime statistics as are the correlations of criminal behavior. The impact of theory on the development and effectiveness of the criminal justice system is discussed with emphasis on future trends within the system. This course will focus on conformity issues surrounding religious fundamentalism, sects, cults, and terrorist groups. The reasons why people join, and why they may have a difficult time leaving, will be examined. Society's contributions to supporting cultic groups will be explored.