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Continuing Education > Certificates, Micro-credentials & Post-Graduate > Certificates > Criminal Psychology & Behaviour

Cults and Terrorism [CSCG43]   

In this course, students will explore the historical evolution and social impact of cults and terrorist groups. Students will learn ways to identify and define cults. Using discussions and active learning approaches, students will examine what motivates cults and terrorist groups with a specific lens towards violent activity. The impact of media and globalization will also be discussed. Students will advance their social and cultural understanding and gain awareness of cults in contemporary society. Students in this course will discuss the validity of historical evidence and research historical interpretations of events using relevant and recent sources. No Textbook Required.

  • Cults and Terrorism [CSCG43]
  • Fee: $410.55
    Delivery: Online - OntarioLearn
    Course Code: CSCG43
    Dates: 7/2/2025 - 10/8/2025
    Course hours: 42
    Credits: 3.00

    In this course, students will explore the historical evolution and social impact of cults and terrorist groups. Students will learn ways to identify and define cults. Using discussions and active learning approaches, students will examine what motivates cults and terrorist groups with a specific lens towards violent activity. The impact of media and globalization will also be discussed. Students will advance their social and cultural understanding and gain awareness of cults in contemporary society. Students in this course will discuss the validity of historical evidence and research historical interpretations of events using relevant and recent sources. No Textbook Required.


    IMPORTANT: You will receive more information by email 1-2 business days prior to the course start. If you have registered for an Online - OntarioLearn course please review our Student Guide.  
     
 

  • Cults and Terrorism [CSCG43]
  • Fee: $410.55
    Delivery: Online - OntarioLearn
    Course Code: CSCG43
    Dates: 5/13/2025 - 8/19/2025
    ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS SECTION IS CLOSED.
    To inquire about this course contact lifelonglearning@sl.on.ca.

    In this course, students will explore the historical evolution and social impact of cults and terrorist groups. Students will learn ways to identify and define cults. Using discussions and active learning approaches, students will examine what motivates cults and terrorist groups with a specific lens towards violent activity. The impact of media and globalization will also be discussed. Students will advance their social and cultural understanding and gain awareness of cults in contemporary society. Students in this course will discuss the validity of historical evidence and research historical interpretations of events using relevant and recent sources. No Textbook Required.


 

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