PSA 327: Sex Crimes: Patterns and Behaviors

3 credits

A further look into how people have deviated sexually to commit crimes- involving rape, prostitution, pornography, obscenity and such. This class will provide insight into sex crimes, deviance, and criminal behavior theory and analysis. This text provides information on psychological profiling of sex offenders, the crimes they commit, the effects on their victims, and attempted treatments. Examining a wide range of sex crimes ranging from non-violent offenses such as exhibitionism, voyeurism and obscene telephone calls to serial rapes and lust murders, this class, along with this book, will give the student the ability to uncover the roots and causes of these behaviors and to aid in the understanding of sex offenders and their crimes. Offered Spring.

Prerequisite(s): None.