Serial and Mass Murder

Catalog description

This course explores the sociological, psychological, and criminological dimensions of serial and mass homicide. Topics include offender typologies, victim selection, motive analysis, media influence, investigative strategies, and societal responses. Emphasis is placed on theoretical frameworks, structural contexts, and the role of institutions in understanding and addressing these crimes. Students will engage with the case studies, research literature, and critical analysis to examine how homicide is patterned, portrayed, and prevented.