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College of Liberal Arts

SOC 349 – Serial Homicide (4)

Examines the extent, causes, and social characteristics of serial killers. After examining general criminological theories and the characteristics of “typical murder,” investigates the popular images about serial killers, the motivations of these offenders, the distribution of their crimes over time and across geographical areas, elements surrounding these offenses, and the offenders' methods of selecting victims. Topics include homicide investigation techniques, crime profiling, and the criminal prosecution of serial killers. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

For more information, contact OSU Ecampus at 800-667-1465 (option 1) or ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu.

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TermCRNSecCrP/NInstructorTypeStatusCapAvailWL CapWL Avail
F25158614014Akins, S.Online Open40401010
Registration Restrictions
Major Restrictions: +634, +980, +9800 (Law and Politics, Sociology, Sociology)
Recommended: SOC 204 and/or SOC 241
Campus Restrictions: -C (Corv)
Class Notes: No-Show Drop This course requires online proctored testing, which mayinclude testing fees and the use of security measures, suchas a scan of your testing environment. Please carefullyreview online proctor test information at:https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/services/proctoring .Major/minor restrictions section lift after Week 10.Campus restrictions for this section end Monday of Week 10

Textbooks

Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course. Or contact instructor to request syllabus. (Note: An ONID account is required to view OSU's online directory.)
Find textbooks for SOC 349 at the OSU Beaver Store (current term only). For questions related to course materials, contact the OSU Beaver Store.

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= Signifies the course as a Baccalaureate Core Course.
= Signifies that fees may apply to the course.
+ = Include restriction.
- = Exclude restriction.
* = Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.