PSY 254 — Criminal Profiling and Behavioral Analysis 3 Credits
Introduces and reviews the basic theoretical and practical applications of criminal profiling techniques. Specifically, the student will be introduced to concepts including, but not limited to: the uses of criminal profiling; crime scene evaluation and reconstruction; criminal motivation and offender characteristics; modus operandi and offender sig nature; psychopathic and sadistic behavior; behavioral aspects of fire -setting; serial offenses, including rape and homicide. Students will explore varied offense behaviors and their psychological underpinnings to develop an understanding of the role of be havioral analysis of evidence in critical investigations. (3 lec). (This is the same as CRJ 254 (CJUS 254) and can only be taken once for credit).