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Course No: CRIM.5400-082; SIS Class Nbr: 14139; SIS Term: 3610
Course Status: Open
Course Description
An overview of the development and characteristics of violent offenders, some of whom will evolve to become criminal psychopaths. The class provides an analytical understanding of the unique characteristics of serial criminals and the methodologies used to commit their crimes.
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: Neil Shortland
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2026 Fall: Oct 26 to Dec 19 8-Week (Start II)
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $1830 | Pay as little as $373/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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