CRIM 203

The Criminal Mind: Crime and Individual Differences

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.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines for 2026 will be refreshed around November/December.

 

Availability 2026

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr James Oleson

Reading/Texts

A course reader will be made available if required

Points

CRIM 203: 15 points

Prerequisites

60 points from BA courses