CRMJ 365 - White Collar Crime

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Description:

This course studies the multi-faceted nature of white-collar criminal activity. It will discuss the numerous varieties of this activity, as have been discovered over thirty plus years of investigation by law enforcement at all levels in our society. The course offers a broad understanding of not only the white-collar activities; but also their impact domestically and internationally on the economics of nations. Further, this course will explore not only white collar crime perpetrated by traditional criminal elements, but also by those who have been engaged in such activity that were heretofore believed to be respected corporations and businessmen. Finally, the course examines the proliferation of political corruption concentrating on the structural features of certain institutions that facilitate malfeasance on the part of politicians and elected officials.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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