CRJS 4500 - The Psychopath

5 credit hours
Formerly - CRJS 450

Study of psychopathy and its relevance to crime, violence, and the criminal justice system. Exploration of the origin and dynamics of psychopathy with focus on forensic assessment, prediction of dangerousness, and how scientific and popular conceptions of psychopathy shape criminal justice policy and practice.

Prerequisite Course(s): CRJS 1100, 2090