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. Students will learn how to apply criminological theory to address why offenders choose their victims. Additionally, students will examine a victim’s reaction to crime.

Credits

3

Lab Hours

0

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

None.