CRJU 4171 - Murder In America

This course examines the types, extent, nature and repercussions of homicide in the United States. In particular, we’ll investigate specific types of homicide including justifiable homicide, infanticide, femicide, as well as serial, mass and spree murder. Focus will be given to pertinent theories about murder as well as an in-depth look at some of the most notorious murderers in the United States. While our overview covers many types of homicide, we are going to spend most of our time focusing on serial killers. Why is that? It is because notorious serial killers hold the greatest interest among students as well as the public in general. Semester Hours: 3 to 3