Catalog Year : 2023-24


Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice


CRJU 4200 81E - Profiling the Serial Offender
Credits: 3.00
An examination of the type and patterns of crimes committed by serial offenders and the process by which profiles are developed to solve these crimes. This course is designed for those students interested in developing the insight necessary to understand serial criminal offending. Students will learn why studying serial offenders is important, the history of crime profiling, and the process associated with developing a criminal profile. Students will also be exposed to theoretical perspectives that help explain how one becomes a serial offender, and the various types of serial offenders (e.g., serial killers, mass murderers, cult killers, rapist, stalkers, etc.). Students will learn about the various offender typologies and will analyze actual cases throughout the course.


College: University College
Department: Civic Engagement & Public Svc.
Campus eMajor
Start Date MAR 06, 2023 End Date APR 29, 2023
Days Taught TBA Time of Day TBA Location Intnet - INTERNET BASED COURSE TBA
Instructor(s):Gavin  Lee Open Seats:1 of 2 as of 12/04/2023 05:29:52
Pre-requisites: eMajor Introduction Quiz C and CRJU 1100
Additional Information: Instructional Method: 100% Online (E)
    eMajor Introduction Quiz is required before registering. This 8-week course is taught completely online through eMajor and moves at an accelerated pace.