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Advanced Forensic Psychology: Serial Killers
Shannon Holleran, PhD.
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In this 14-week class, we will discuss psychological theories and apply these theories to serial killer cases.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Advanced Level
Many people are fascinated by serial killers. They are compelling because they are different from the "rest of us", yet they live among us. In this class, we will take a psychological approach to understanding serial killers. We will study one psychological theory and one serial killer case each week. By learning about theories and research in-depth, learners will gain "building blocks" in order to critically analyze cases. This is a semester-long study of psychology. Because of the...
I have a PhD in psychology from the University of Arizona. I've taught college classes for over ten years.
Homework Offered
We will have a quiz and critical thinking assignment due each week.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will provide written feedback and a letter grade for the class.Grades Offered
This class focuses on criminal behavior. I will focus on the psychology behind why people commit crimes, but I will not focus on specific details of the crimes. For example, we will discuss factual details about the cases, but I will not show graphic details of the crime. My focus is on the psychological research on what makes a person commit a specific crime.
All of my source come from scientific research journals, such as the Journal of Forensic Sciences (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15564029).
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(287)
Welcome! I'm a social/personality psychologist. This means I look at how the people around us and our personality traits impact our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I'm passionate about making psychology relatable to everyday life. In my...
Group Class
$43
weekly or $600 for 14 classes1x per week, 14 weeks
90 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-18 learners per class
