CJ 320 - White Collar Crime

3 Credit(s)

This course will examine various forms of white collar crime, including corporate crime, occupational crime, and governmental crimes. Case studies will illustrate the features of many of the different offenses that are included under the term “white collar crime,” including consumer frauds, embezzlement, bribery, and insider trading. An introduction to some of the legal issues involved in the investigation and prosecution of white collar crime will be provided. The course will also review some of the theoretical explanations for this form of criminality and will consider the challenges associated with the enforcement of relevant laws, the investigation and prosecution of such offenses, and the sentencing of white-collar offenders.