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Criminal Psychology

Do you love watching crime shows and listening to the latest whodunnit podcasts? Criminal Psychology will let you in on the inner workings of the criminal mind to understand what drives some people to commit crimes and how our criminal justice system handles acts of crime.

*Michigan offers 2- and 3-week sessions. During course registration, students will choose one course for each week they are enrolled.

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Criminal Psychology

GRADE LEVELGrades 9-12CAMPUSLEARN MORE ABOUT THE CAMPUSUniversity of MichiganFIELD OF STUDYPsychology & Social ScienceCOURSE TYPEINDIVIDUAL COURSEDATES7/20/2025 - 7/26/2025 (1 Week)COURSE TIMESAll Day

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University of Michigan

Course Description

This course will examine the different theories of criminal behavior: psychodynamic, biological, genetic, social learning, behavioral, cognition, developmental and cultural issues in criminal behavior, sociological theories, violence and aggression, sex offenses, and the role of substance abuse. Through case studies of some of the most famous criminals, you’ll explore how these theories apply to real-life criminal behavior. This class will also explore how law enforcement uses profiling techniques to help identify and capture individuals who have broken the law.