CJ 487 - White Collar Crime

Institution:

King's College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

The variety, scope, pervasiveness, and historical roots of white-collar crime. Topics include computer crime, infiltration of legitimate business by organized crime, po-litical crimes, consumer fraud, and price-fixing. The response of law enforcement agencies to this complex, sophisticated, and often neglected area will be exam-ined. Case studies of sensational scandals, such as Watergate, the electrical com-pany's price-fixing scheme, and the Equity Funding scandal will be examined. Pre-requisites: SOC 101 and CJ 110, or consent of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kings.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 208-5900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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