White Collar Crime

Catalog description

An in-depth view of the social, structural, organizational, and criminological factors leading to the development of white collar crime and criminal activity; the nature, extent, types, costs, structure, and control of white collar crime will be addressed. Along with their explanations, theories, accounts, investigation, adjudications, and regulations, this course will provide an in-depth view and an examination of the social, structural, occupational, political and organizational/corporate factors leading to the development of white collar criminal activity. Through critical analysis, discussions, presentations, and research, students will trace, present, and report on the evolution of white collar crime and related criminal activity. Readings will include factual accounts of the United States and international Criminal Justice system partners, white collar crime initiatives and current intelligence reports as they relate to criminology, criminal justice, and public media sources. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Writing, and Math