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Master
Course Outline
PSYC 160
Psychology of Criminal Behavior
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 50
AA Discipline: [Social Sciences]
Lecture Hours:50
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Description
Study of maladaptive behavior as formally recognized by the American Psychiatric Association and classified in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual. Special emphasis on psychopathy and related diagnoses most frequently encountered by criminal justice personnel. Also includes an examination of crisis intervention and techniques of brief therapy. Recommended: READ 088 or higher. Formerly PSY 160. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Explain essential features of varied mental disorders relevant to the criminal justice field.
Define psychiatric diagnostic terminology as it pertains to the criminal justice field.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of a mental status evaluation and its application in the criminal justice field.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of brief therapy techniques in crisis intervention in the criminal justice field.
Explain the essential features of suicidal behavior in the criminal justice field.
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Course Topics
Mental disorders, the DSM-IV Classification System, and crime
Etiology of psychopathology and criminal behavior
Interpersonal aggression and violence
Crimes of intimidation
Sexual assault and sexual offenses
Juvenile offenders
Crisis intervention and brief therapy
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Syllabi
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Instructor |
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| PSYC 160 |
Winter 2013 |
1503 |
Jan Kruper |
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| PSYC 160 |
Winter 2012 |
1045 |
Jan Kruper |
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| PSYC 160 |
Winter 2011 |
0810 |
Jan Kruper |
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| PSYC 160 |
Winter 2010 |
0810 |
Jan Kruper |
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| PSYC 160 |
Winter 2010 |
7810 |
Jan Kruper |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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Year
Two** |
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Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
Fall |
Winter |
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Summer |
Mini |
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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