CRIM 203

The Criminal Mind: Crime and Individual Differences


Please note: this is archived course information from 2019 for CRIM 203.

Description

Examines the phenomena of crime and punishment from a psychological perspective. Particular attention is paid to psychological explanations of crime, the relationship between mental illness and crime, and the role of psychology in law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.

Availability 2019

Not taught in 2019

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr James Oleson

Reading/Texts

A course reader will be made available if required

Points

CRIM 203: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points from MĀORI 130, PHIL 103, POLITICS 109, PSYCH 108, SOCIOL 100, 101, 103