TEXT: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling: An introduction to behavioral evidence analysis 3 rd Edition. New York: Elsevier, Inc.

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1 CJ6600 CRIMINAL PROFILING SUMMER 2009 SYLLABUS (June 8, 2009 July 29 th, 2009) Instructor: Jack McGrath, Ph.D. Office: 1380 Lawrence Street Center Phone: (303) Office Hrs: Before and after class or by appointment Class: Monday - Wednesday 5:00pm 7:30 p.m. PL M206 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This seminar examines the dynamics of individual criminal acts utilizing inductive and deductive methodology to profile criminal behavior, offender characteristics, crime scene investigation, evidence collection, and case linkage of specific categories of crimes. Topical areas in this seminar will include homicide, serial crime, stalking, and other criminal behaviors and acts. COURSE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS: The goal of this seminar is provide the graduate candidate with working knowledge of criminal profiling by examination of those methods and approaches used in the identification and apprehension of individuals engaged in serial criminal activity. Course objectives include the examination of inductive and deductive reasoning, investigative techniques, forensic evidence collection, and behavioral analysis. Utilizing selected readings, case studies, guest speakers, and class presentation the candidate will obtain a broad understanding involving the dynamics of criminal profiling. TEXT: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling: An introduction to behavioral evidence analysis 3 rd Edition. New York: Elsevier, Inc. Additional readings listed on the course outline will be available electronically, provided in class, or on library reserve. Additional Suggested Readings: American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5 th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. (ISBN: ) American Psychological Association (2000) Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 4 th ed. Text Revision. Washington DC:APA Cullen, R. T. & Agnew R. (Eds). (2003). Criminological Theory: Past to present. Los Angeles: Roxbury Publishing Company.

2 RECOMMENDED INTERNET WEBSITES Academy of Behavioral Profiling. American College of Forensic Examiners International ( Crime and Clues ( Crime Scene Investigator Net ( FBI ( FBI Crime Scene Search ( FBI Trace Evidence Recovery Guidelines ( National Institute of Justice Crime Scene Investigation ( COURSE REQUIREMENTS Class Participation and Case Studies (30% of the final grade) You are responsible for your own learning. You will be expected to come prepared to contribute and expand the body of knowledge pertaining to the topic assigned for each class. You will be expected to complete, discuss, and turn in case studies assigned by the professor throughout the semester and participate in student presented class presentations. Group Projects (15% of the final grade) Group projects will provide you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the foundations and approaches utilized in criminal profiling. Class Presentations (25% of final grade) In either week 7 and 8 you will present in class a presentation on a semester topic of your choice. Final Paper (30% of final grade) You will have a final paper due in the 8 th week of the course. This semester paper will cover course material including: class lectures, textbook, guest lecturers, and case studies covered throughout the course as it pertains to your chosen topic. Rights and Responsibilities This class is designed for collaborative learning. I will be your guide. I expect you to come to class ready to engage, enlighten, and to argue. We have a lot to learn from each other. Here are some of the rules formulated by the University of Colorado Denver and me: 1. Always be respectful. 2. We will have guest speakers during the course of the semester and you presence and participation is a vital part of effective interaction. 3. Be responsible for keeping copies of work you submit to me in case disaster strikes. Maintain a file of all the work I return corrected to you.

3 4. Class assignments will be downgraded proportionate to the lateness of their submission. 5. Where relevant, all sources (ideas, quotations, and paraphrases) must be properly cited and referenced in APA 5 th Edition format. Refer to the University of Colorado Denver website on Academic Integrity for definitions and consequences of academic dishonesty. 6. If you have a documented disability and anticipate needing accommodations in this course, please see me early in the semester and make arrangements for the Disability Services Program to notify me of your disability and accommodations. ATTENDANCE: Class attendance is mandatory and role will be taken. A large percentage of the materials presented in class will not be available in the readings. Students who miss classes will find themselves at a disadvantage. CJ4600 CRIMINAL PROFILING SUMMER 2009 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE* WEEK 1 June 8th (Monday) Introduction to Criminal Profiling June 10th (Wednesday) Topic: Origins of Criminal Profiling History of Criminal Profiling, Readings: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling, Chapter 1 WEEK 2 June 15th (Monday) Topic: Scientific Method, Forensic Psychology, Psychiatry, and Mental Health Professions contributions to criminal profiling FBI Behavioral Science Unit, and Behavioral Evidence Analysis Readings: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling, Chapters 2-4 June 17th (Wednesday) Topic: Criminological Theory and Behavioral Evidence Analysis Readings: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling, Chapter 5 Cullen, R. T. & Agnew R. (Eds). (2003). Criminological Theory (Handout) WEEK 3 June 22nd (Monday) Introduction to Crime Reconstruction Readings: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling, Chapter 6

4 June 24th (Wednesday) Topic: Crime Scene Analysis and Wound Pattern Analysis Readings: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling, Chapters 7-8 WEEK 4 June 29th (Monday) Criminal Motivation and Staged Crime Scenes Readings: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling, Chapters 9-10 July 1st (Wednesday) Topic: Case Linkage Modus Operandi Signature Victimology Readings: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling, Chapters WEEK 5 July 6th (Monday) Readings: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling, Chapters Group Project Presentations (30 Minutes) July 8th (Wednesday) Legal System View of Profiling/Ethics Readings: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling, Chapters WEEK 6 July 13 th (Monday) Serial Crimes Readings: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling, Chapter 23 July 15th (Wednesday) Homicide - Domestic and Mass Stalking Readings: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling Chapters July 15 th (Wednesday) Psychopathy and Sadism Sexual Asphyxia Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling Chapters WEEK 7 July 20th (Monday) Offender Characteristics Take Home Case Study Due Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling Chapter 20 July 22nd (Wednesday) Topic: Cyber Crimes Readings: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling, Chapter 24

5 WEEK 8 July 27th (Monday) Class Presentations Readings: Turvey, B. E. (2008). Criminal Profiling, Chapter 25 July 29th (Wednesday) Class Presentations Final Paper Due *Please note that the schedule will change according to scheduling of guest speakers.