Overview
Description
Examination of the extent, causes, and social characteristics of serial killers and sexual predators from global and national perspectives, including investigative techniques, victimization and profiling.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Summer
Terms
summer
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe the myths and stereotypes commonly associated with serial killers and sexual predators.
- identify and discuss sociological, psychological and biological factors associated with serial killers and sexual predators including the important role that fantasy and paraphilia behaviors play in serial killing.
- explain the racial, cultural, class, gender, and religious influences and differences associated with male, female, and team killers.
- identify the varying methods and motives and the family and criminal histories of different types of offenders.
- define and discuss the different categories of stalking and rape.
- identify and explain the varying prevalence of serial killing globally.
- describe the various methods of profiling used in identifying serial killers and sexual predators.