PSYC 4370 The Criminal Personality

This course focuses on an in-depth study of the thinking and behavioral patterns of confirmed, hardened, career criminals. Topics include theories of criminality; research methodologies; lifestyle characteristics and "errors in thinking" of criminal youth and adults; substance abuse and criminality; and the parameters of effective treatment and re-education of confirmed criminals in a comprehensive program of definitive change. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301. Usually offered every one or two years.

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