CRMJ 290 - History of Organized Crime

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Description:

Explores the origin of traditional organized crime including the Mafia, Triads, Yakusa and drug cartels in the United States over the past 80 plus years. The student will analyze the roots and organizational structure of these organizations, with a particular focus on one specific organized crime group. Prerequisite: CRMJ 150. Course Objectives (1) Explain what is meant by organized criminal behavior (2) Identify significant organized criminal organizations (3) Break down the types of criminal activity organized crime is prone to (4) Evaluate the effectiveness of current criminal statutes that address organized criminal activity

Credits:

3.00

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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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