FORS 5315 Victimology
This course examines the wide range of victimization experiences from the perspective of the victim, their families and society. Crimes to be studied include robbery, burglary, carjacking, assault and battery, rape, domestic violence, stalking, homicide, arson, child sexual abuse and exploitation, child pornography crimes, federal crimes, identity theft, terrorism, and internet crimes. Emphasis will be given to exploring the etiology of trauma, motivational issues of offending, response patterns to victimization, secondary trauma effects of victimization, and community and media response. Class format will utilize cases from the forensic practice of the lecturers.
Course overview
- Department
- Nursing
- School
- CSON
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Both
- Offered
- Every Fall
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.45 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.59 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Ann Burgess | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 238 of 288 |
| Fall 2024 | Ann Burgess | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 251 of 293 |
| Fall 2023 | Ann Burgess | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 236 of 283 |
| Fall 2022 | Ann Burgess | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 197 of 227 |
| Fall 2021 | Ann Burgess | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 112 of 164 |