Public Version of Popular “Serial Killers” Class Now Available Online and In-Person
For many years, Costa taught the unique course at the University. Now retired, he developed the condensed version last year, which was only offered in-person at the time. Due to popular demand, the “Serial Killers” class is being offered again, now with an online version also available. Participants can experience the content in-person or online in real time (synchronously), or asynchronously by watching the lectures at their convenience. The online version of the course can be taken from anywhere in the United States.
A lecture-based course, Costa will provide new material each week. Topics include personality disorders, the theory of why some individuals become serial killers, and infamous serial killers such as Ted Bundy, the Boston Strangler and the B.T.K. Killer.
The eight-week course will begin Aug. 19. Classes will take place in-person and online from 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday. Soon after each class period, lectures will be available for viewing.
Registration can be completed online and is open to all non-degree seeking students. Anyone who takes the class – which is offered as a pass/fail option – will receive one hour of college credit.
More information about the course can be found online at institute.truman.edu. Cost is $65. Payment instructions will be sent after registration. For any questions about the course or registration, contact the Institute for Academic Outreach at 660.785.5384 or institute@truman.edu.
