FPY 643 Victimology

This course involves the study of victims and witnesses of crime. An emphasis will be placed on the psychological and emotional detriments associated with being victimized and the classification of the types of victims. Criminological theory will be applied to address the reasons that certain victims are more attractive to offenders than others, and to examine a victim's reaction to crime. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Must be admitted to either the MSCJ or Certificate Program

Credits

3

Lab Hours

0

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Must be admitted to either the MSCJ or Certificate Program