SPY 345 - Psychology of Crime and Delinquency (Psychology)

3 Credit(s)

Conceptualizes crime and delinquency from a developmental psychopathology perspective. Review of research on common risk and protective factors. Emphasizes thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes displayed by criminals and analyzes the development of criminal behavior with sensitivity to multiple ecological systems that impact people. Empirically supported strategies for intervening with criminals are covered. 

Credits: 3.

When Offered: Fall semester.

Prerequisite:  SCJ 110