CJS 337 White Collar Crime

This course will examine the changing concept of white-collar crime, both in theory and practice. Through a full social survey and case studies, a range of offenses will be examined, such as occupational crimes, corporate crimes, and political crimes, as well as in-depth profiling of white-collar offenders. Additional topics will include the problems of measurement, the criminal justice system response, and the social attitudes and consequences of white-collar crime in the United States. Blue-collar (or street) crimes will be included periodically for comparative analysis. A strong emphasis will be placed on the ethical issues involved. Prerequisite: CJS 110/111. Spring 2018