What's included
14 live meetings
14 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. We will have a quiz and critical thinking assignment due each week.Assessment
I will provide written feedback and a letter grade for the class.Letter Grade
includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass 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 at least 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 multi-week format, we will be able to discuss in-depth theories and current research in forensic psychology. Learners will be able to listen to lectures, complete independent research projects, participate in discussions, and play review games. We will have graded homework such as short quizzes, critical thinking assignments, and independent review sessions. Please see the syllabus for the topics we will cover.
Learning Goals
Summarize clinical diagnoses and serial killer traits
Summarize common background and development of a serial killer
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum14 Lessons
over 14 WeeksLesson 1:
Jack the Ripper & Neuroscience
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Edward Gein & Aggression
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Albert Desalvo & Attachment theories
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Edmund Kemper & Schemas
60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
All of my source come from scientific research journals, such as the Journal of Forensic Sciences (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15564029).
Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly1x per week, 14 weeks
60 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-10 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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