CRMJ 355 Organized Crime

This course will explore the evolution of and theories behind organized crime. We will look at different organized crime groups such as Colombian drug cartels, Mexican drug trafficking organizations, the Russian Mafia, the Italian-American Mafia, Yakuza, Triads, Tongs, Motorcycle Gangs as well as Hispanic and African-American Gangs. At the conclusion we will also look into legislative responses to organized crime and how intelligence may help in combating organized crime groups.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CRMJ 100

Offered

Every other year