Course Details
Country:
Israel
Institution:
Interdisciplinary Center (IDC)
Course Title:
Criminology and the Psychology of Crime
Course Number:
8995
Course Description:
Arguably, there is no topic more interesting than studying, and attempting to understand, crime and criminals.
What it is about our surroundings that encourages some people to embark on illegal endeavors? What in
ourselves can promote rebelliousness, impulsivity or the violation of other people rights? How does society try
to control behavior that is unacceptable or harms others, via policing and punishment?
This course will study criminal behavior and society's approaches to dealing with deviancy through reading and
discussing written material, self-study and class presentations, tours and other class activities. The course will
cover the main theories in Criminology with an emphasis on psychological thinking about criminal traits and
behavior.
The three major disciplines that comprise Criminology are Sociology, Psychology and Law. We will be studying
these three disciplines as they relate to crime and to criminals.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
CRIM 405
Attachment Files:
21089950102021089951.pdf
