MALA 61373 The Social Psychology of Crime and Victimization
This course introduces students to the central ideas in the field of social psychology and the significance of these ideas in providing explanations for criminal behavior and related phenomena. Additionally, classic social psychological theory and research are examined and utilized to understand offenders, victims and criminogenic environments. The course emphasizes the integration and application of course content to understand contemporary criminological issues such as the youth crime and violence, treating and controlling sex offenders, victim recovery and well-being, media influence on violence and aggression, and the nature of serial, mass, and family murder.