CJ 3160 - White-Collar Crime

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Introduces students to a variety of topics and issues including types, causes and the measurement of white-collar crime. Examines the debate surrounding the definition of white-collar crime; provides an overview of the costs of white-collar and corporate crime in society; considers competing theories that explain white-collar criminality; and, explores the use of criminal sanctions to deter misconduct involving corporations and elite offenders. Prer., Sophomore Standing.