FRSC 2613 - Behavioral Aspects of Crime Scenes

Behavioral Aspects of Crime Scenes serves as an introduction to behavioral science and criminal profiling. In this course, students will explore the history of behavioral science in law enforcement; the concept of criminal investigative analysis and profiling; the basic principles of criminal profiling; the structure and function of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Units; the evolution of the multi-disciplinary approach to criminal profiling; and legal considerations regarding the use of criminal profiling in the investigation and prosecution of violent crimes. The topics above will be presented through lecture, case presentations by FSI staff, and video documentaries.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: FRSC 2503