Serial Killers/Mass Murderers

Catalog description

This course will provide an in-depth study of a unique subset of criminal offenders known as mass murderers and serial killers. The course will review the extant literature and review some of the common traits that many of these offenders share, and also review what actions or motivations make them unique from each other, as well as traditional murderers. The currently accepted criminological, psychological, and sociological theories will also be explored. Many of the unique forensic challenges that are encountered by law enforcement during the investigation and prosecution of these offenders will also be the subject of discussion. (3 Contact Hours)