SOC 310 - Specialized Crimes

Institution:

Lourdes University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Examines the "changing face of crime" in America and the increasing spectrum of criminal activity engaged in by individuals from diverse segments of society. Students will study and analyze a variety of contemporary crimes such as hate crimes, gang-related crime, white-collar crimes, and cybercrime with particular emphasis placed on demographics, characteristics, costs, trends, and prevention and prosecutorial efforts associated with those crimes.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.lourdes.edu

Phone Number:

(419) 885-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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