Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behaviour

This course is an introduction to biological, psychiatric, psychological and social/environmental explanations of criminal and deviant behaviour. Students will also delve into the field of forensic psychology. This course explores specific types of behaviours such as violent offences (homicide), sexual offences, economonically motivated crimes and intimate partner violence through a psychological lens.  The unique nature and needs of justice impacted Indigenous and Black individuals, females, youth, and those with mental illnesses will also be explored.