Threat assessment is a systematic strategy for identifying, assessing, and preventing potential violent incidents. Using an interdisciplinary approach combining insights from criminology, law enforcement, psychiatry, and psychology, behavioral threat assessment is designed to provide alternatives to violence before an attack occurs. In this class, students will learn the principles of behavioral threat assessment and explore ongoing developments in the field by reviewing case examples and studies of school shooters, mass murderers, lone actor terrorists, as well as more common offender types such as domestic violence offenders. The course is intended for a wide variety of law enforcement officers, mental health practitioners, school administrators, workplace managers, and public officials who are charged with maintaining community safety.
FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
O1 |
Silver |
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ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Online Class |
SPRG 2025 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
E1 |
Silver |
CAS 204A |
M 6:00 pm-8:45 pm |
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SPRG 2025 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
O2 |
Silver |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Online Class |
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