Mr. Kevin L. Foust

261 Selected Topics: Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism

This course will introduce students to the phenomena of contemporary terrorism and extremism. Emphasis will be placed on extremism as a foundation for terrorist behavior, types of terrorism, and how governments and law enforcement agencies respond to terrorism. The course will also weave a thread of American extremist literature and perspectives throughout the semester. The role of law enforcement and other public administrative agencies will be highlighted. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Spring 2007 Syllabus

261 Selected Topics: Behavioral Forensics

This course will introduce the student to forensic psychology by providing a broad examination of the topic while concentrating on the application side of the field, focusing on research-based forensic practice. Topics to be explored include, but are not limited to, psychology of crime and delinquency, victimology, hostage taking incidents, police interrogation and false confessions, criminal profiling, and so forth. Selected criminal case profiles will be utilized to demonstrate the various facets of forensic psychology. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Spring 2008 Syllabus