CRJU 3203 - Organized Crime

Credits: 3 Spring, Odd

An examination of organized crime in the United States, and to some extent, around the globe. This will include the historical foundations of organized crime with emphasis on Prohibition and The War on Drugs which led to its development and current status. Students will examine the role of the media in our understanding of and response to Organized Crime and discuss the globalization of Organized Crime and the various measures to control it.

Prerequisites: CRJU 1223.