CJS 135 - Organized Crime

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Analyze organized crime worldwide, with a focus on its development in the United States. Explore the socioeconomic and political dimensions of organized crime, examining it as a social subculture. Study topics such as legislative, judicial, and law enforcement responses to organized crime, its influence on unions and labor movements, its portrayal in the media, and the internal and external policies governing organized crime commissions.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define organized crime and describe the structure of organized crime organizations.
Describe the history of organized crime organizations in the United States and worldwide.
Explain the various sociological, psychological, and political explanations for and impact of organized crime.
Describe and discuss the relationship between organized crime and the media.
Discuss, identify and describe the various organized crime groups.
Describe and discuss the legislative and law enforcement response targeted at organized crime.
Demonstrate ability to think critically about the impact of organized crime groups to society.
Analyze diverse human experiences, identities, cultures, and DEIAA as a component of organized crime.