CJ 3100 - Organized Crime and Youth Gangs

3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered every other year. Also offered evenings.

This course offers an overview of the nature and extent of organized crime, as well as the impact of organized crime on U.S. society, both in terms of economy and politics. The course also takes up contemporary youth gangs in the United States, concluding with policies and programs addressing gangs, including law enforcement and prevention and intervention efforts. B

Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000