MPS (0502) 666 - The Criminal Mind

Credits: 3

The purpose of this course is to review the various psychological theories of criminal and aggressive behavior, and to provide students with an understanding of the origins and etiology of psychopathy. Theoretical viewpoints from psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, social learning, and developmental psychologists will be discussed. A general overview of special topics such as psychology of incarceration, juvenile offenders, gangs, serial murder, antisocial personality, and sex crimes and how they relate to the explanation of criminal behavior will be addressed.

When Offered: Fall