SOCI 451 - Organized Crime

3 Credit(s)

While most crime is committed by individuals, the collaboration that occurs between offenders ranges from the simple exchanging of ideas to complex criminal networks that span the world. This course provides an introductory examination of organized crime in the United States via an overview of current theory, research, and trends within the context structural conditions. We will examine how organized crime groups operate in their various forms. We will engage in many of these topics within a context of current events. Fall & Spring.