CJC 3210 - White-Collar Crime

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): CJC 1010

Description: Students will examine white-collar crime and its impact on individuals, businesses and society. Various types of white-collar crimes, such as governmental corruption, organization fraud, consumer and environmental offenses, anti-trust violations, tax evasion, embezzlement, pyramid schemes, and medical fraud, will be explored. Legal issues, including corporate liability and the range of civil and criminal penalties will also be reviewed. Students will also survey law enforcement responses to white-collar crime and examine theoretical explanations.