Organized Crime

Catalog description

This course delves into a worldview exploration of the ever-evolving machinations of organized crime. Definitions of organized crime and theoretical frameworks of organized crime groups are discussed, along with the characteristics, ideologies, strategies and tactics. Ethnic and terrorist gangs will also be studied as will traditional, non-traditional, and emerging criminal syndicates and their impact on homeland security. Prerequisite(s): HSEC 200 or instructor permission.