Description
This course provides an in-depth examination of the theories, methods, and applications of criminal profiling in contemporary investigative work. Students explore the psychological, behavioral, and forensic principles used to infer offender characteristics from crime scene evidence and victimology. Through case studies, analytical exercises, and critical discussion, the course addresses major profiling approaches, investigative applications, and the reliability and limitations of profiling as an investigative tool. Ethical considerations, legal issues, and the role of profiling within multidisciplinary investigative teams are emphasized.