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Serial Killer Forensic Psychology
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Ages 12-17
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1 hour per week. For each lesson, I will provide a worksheet. Learners are welcome to turn in their worksheet for feedback.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Intermediate 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 lesson. By learning about theories and research in-depth, learners will gain "building blocks" in order to critically analyze cases. There are five pre-recorded lessons in this class. Lesson #1: Happy Face Serial Killer (Keith Jesperson) Lesson #2: Chessboard Serial Killer (Alexander Pichushkin) Lesson #3: Eyeball Serial Killer (Charles Albright) Lesson #4: Ed Kemper Lesson #5: Ed Gein
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Keith Jesperson
Keith Jesperson was nicknamed the "Happy Face Killer" by the media. We will discuss the role of his father in his crimes. Lesson 2:
Alexander Pichuskin
Pichuskin is a Russian serial killer whose goal was to kill the same number of victims as the number of squares on a chessboard. Lesson 3:
Charles Albright
Charles Albright is considered the "Eyeball Serial Killer." We will discuss why he was fascinated with eyes. Lesson 4:
Ed Kemper
Ed Kemper was considered "Big Ed" by the police in his hometown, until he was discovered to be the serial killer police were trying to catch. 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.
Language of Instruction
English
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).
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Psychology from University of Arizona
I have a PhD in psychology from the University of Arizona. I've taught college classes for over ten years.Reviews
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