CJA 384 Syllabus
Class Syllabus
College of Criminal Justice and Security
CJA/384 Version 2
Criminal Organizations Course Description This course is a survey of the origins and development of organized crime in the United States. It examines the structure and activities of organized criminal enterprises, considers different models that have been employed to describe organized crime groups, and explores theories that have been advanced to explain the phenomenon. Major investigations of organized crime and legal strategies that have been developed to combat it are also considered. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Lyman, M. D., & Potter, G. W. (2007). Organized crime (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. Mallory, S. L. (2007). Understanding organized crime. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: Understanding Organized Crime Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Define organized crime.
1.2 Compare the various models that explain the structure of organized crime groups.
1.3 Describe the attributes of organized crime and its common behavioral categories.
Readings
Read the Week One Read Me First.
Read Ch. 1 of Organized Crime.
Read Ch. 1 & 2 of Understanding Organized Crime.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
College of Criminal Justice and Security
CJA/384 Version 2
Criminal Organizations Course Description This course is a survey of the origins and development of organized crime in the United States. It examines the structure and activities of organized criminal enterprises, considers different models that have been employed to describe organized crime groups, and explores theories that have been advanced to explain the phenomenon. Major investigations of organized crime and legal strategies that have been developed to combat it are also considered. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Lyman, M. D., & Potter, G. W. (2007). Organized crime (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. Mallory, S. L. (2007). Understanding organized crime. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: Understanding Organized Crime Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Define organized crime.
1.2 Compare the various models that explain the structure of organized crime groups.
1.3 Describe the attributes of organized crime and its common behavioral categories.
Readings
Read the Week One Read Me First.
Read Ch. 1 of Organized Crime.
Read Ch. 1 & 2 of Understanding Organized Crime.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.