FOR 6080 - Investigative Psychology and Behavioral Profiling

(1 unit)

Explores the fundamental concepts, assumptions and specific purposes associated with criminal behavioral profiling and behavioral evidence analysis as investigative tools. The course focuses on violent offenders and serial criminals, particularly rapists and serial murderers and the techniques used to connect the crime to the perpetrator; the importance of the crime scene as a reflection of the criminal’s personality; and the significance of victimology.