Sex Crimes and Offenders

Spring 2023 > Humanities & Social Sciences > CRIM.6420 > 061

Course No: CRIM.6420-061; SIS Class Nbr: 12091; SIS Term: 3230
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course examines the nature of sex offenses as well as the mind of the sex offender, and focuses on motives, possible victims, and rehabilitation. The responses of the mental health and criminal justice systems are examined and the effectiveness of those responses is assessed.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
  • Core Codes: SS
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Ryan Shields
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2023 Spring: Jan 17 to Apr 02
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1755 | Pay as little as $ 446.25/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: Graduate Certificate in Forensic Criminology, M.A. in Criminal Justice

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