A critical examination of the construct of psychopathy in relation to the criminal justice system. Topics may include genetic and hereditary bases of psychopathy, developmental issues, assessment, treatment, sub-clinical psychopathy, associations with violence and recidivism, and psychopathy within special populations (e.g., corporate psychopathy, female psychopathy).
Credit Weight:
0.5
Prerequisite(s):
Three FCEs in Criminology, or permission of the Chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Offering:
3-0; or 3-0
Notes:
Students who have taken the Criminology 4090 special topics course with the title "Psychopathic Personalities" may not take Criminology 4011 for credit.
Course Classifications:
- Type B: Social Sciences
- Type D: Health and Behavioral Sciences