[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 26, 2024  
[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CRM 405 - Behavioral Issues in Criminal Justice

3 credits


This course will provide the law enforcement officer with insight and exposure to individual responses and behaviors while performing their official duties. Students will explore personality factors, cultural manifestations and behavioral dynamics that occur in the work environment and through other social interactions. They will also examine other psychological dynamics observed within their community, supervisors, activist groups, and individuals with mental health challenges.

Students will identify and assess personality disorders behaviorally observed while applying reliable theories that support policies and administrative protocol for their departments. Students will recognize psychological concepts, relevant theoretical dynamics and cultural influences for dealing with dysfunctional behaviors in fellow employees and their service population.

Methods for identifying and assessing human behaviors that are valid and reliable will be presented. Topics and areas of focus will include biological and psychological behaviors, emotional intelligence, psychopathology, and the utilization of personality inventories for completing employment screening and promotional assessments.