CRJ 179 - White Collar Crime

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open

This course provides basic understanding of white-collar crime and some of its ramifications. Special attention will be paid to the study of white collar crimes pertaining to corporate crime, occupational crime, governmental and political crime, enterprise/ organized crime, prevention/control mechanisms and societal responses to these crimes.
Competencies

Define white collar crime and differentiate white collar crimes from other types of crime.
Identify various examples of white collar crime, deceptive practices and fraud.
1. List and recognize examples of corporate crime.
2. List and recognize examples of occupational crime.
3. List and recognize examples of governmental crime including state crime and political crime.
4. List and recognize examples of enterprise or organized crime.
5. List and recognize examples of technology-related crime.
Explain the effects of white collar crime.
1. Describe the economic effects in both macro and micro perspectives.
2. Identify potential environmental effects of white collar crime.
3. Recognize the human impact of white collar crime both directly to the victim and indirectly to society.
Describe legal responses and social controls of white colar crime.
1. Provide examples of common methods to police and regulate against white collar crimes.
2. Engage in case studies that explore the prosecution, defense, and adjudication of white collar crime.
Compare and contrast the effects of white collar crime within cultural institutions of American society, specifically taking in to account financial, political, media and religious institutions.