CJ 260: Introduction to White Collar Crime

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Class Program

Criminal Justice

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092412

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Examines concepts, extent and costs of white-collar and organized crime. 'Upperclass' offenders are described/contrasted to the common 'street' criminals. Individual/organizational forms of white-collar crime are reviewed and assessed. Special attention is paid to the use of criminal law in the control of what was once a civil arena.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe the concept of white collar crime.

Clarify the difference between white collar and street crime.

Explain the effects of white collar crime on society as a whole.

Core Topics

History of white collar crime.
Who is a white collar criminal?
The move of white collar crime from the civil arena to be a criminal matter.