CRJ 317 - White Collar Crime

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open

This course examines white-collar crime as a social and criminal justice problem, the costs to society, explanations for behavior, and investigative techniques. Attention also focuses upon white collar crime types, potential charges or law violations, and judicial outcomes to society.
Prerequisite: CRJ 100 
Competencies

1. Assess past, current, and evolving definitions of white collar crime
   1. Distinguish white collar crime from other types of crime
   2. Describe the extent and consequences of white collar crime
2. Incorporate theoretical explanations for white-collar crime in specific case studies
   1. Discuss individual-level theories for white-collar crimes
   2. Examine societal-level theoretical approaches for white-collar crimes
3. Establish issues related to investigating white collar crime
   1. Classify types of evidence in white collar crimes
   2. Explain investigative tools of white collar crimes
4. Comprehend investigative techniques effective in white-collar criminal investigations
   1. Explain the principles of fraud examination
   2. List the underlying mechanics and elements of fraud schemes
5. Explain issues related to prosecution and judicial procedures and proceedings of white collar crime
   1. Discuss aspects of prosecuting and defending white-collar crimes
   2. Identify civil and criminal court outcomes for white-collar crime
6. Evaluate generally the criminal justice system’s response to white-collar crime
   1. Point out the social and economic costs of white-collar crime
   2. Differentiate punishment between white-collar crime and traditional crime

 
Competencies Revised Date: AY2023