COURSE OUTLINE
1. COURSE NUMBER & TITLE: CJ5009 White
Collar Crime
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: An
examination of criminal activity in our communities, business and corporate
enterprises. Learners will examine the
various types of white-collar crime, methods of detection, investigative
techniques, and social impact. They
will further review specific cases and examine articles relating to this
sophisticated crime contravening our privacy and social values.
3. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: After
completing this course, the learner will be able to:
3.1.
Identify, understand,
and explain the history and concept surrounding white-collar crime.
3.2.
Define white-collar
crime.
3.3.
Differentiate
white-collar crime from other crimes.
3.4.
Discuss conventional
views surrounding white-collar crime.
3.5.
Identify the connection
between white-collar crime and organized crime.
3.6.
Develop an understanding
of the various techniques utilized in the investigation of white-collar crimes.
3.7.
Determine the enormity
of white-collar crime on national, state and local levels.
3.8.
Understand the amount of
preparation and involvement needed to successfully introduce and prosecute
white-collar crime in the legal system.
3.9.
Develop a working
knowledge of the forensic scientist and their role working with the criminal
justice system in many areas of white-collar crime.
3.10.
Discuss the new and
projected types of white-collar crime.
4. COURSE CONCEPTS: Learners should understand
the following concepts:
4.1.
Define white-collar
crime
4.2.
Challenging views of
white-collar crime.
4.3.
The victims of
white-collar crime and its financial effects.
4.4.
Organized crime and its
relationship to white-collar crime.
4.5.
Reading and
understanding the different types of crimes designated as white-collar
and their effects on society.
4.6.
White-collar crime and
its infiltration into federal government organizations.
4.7.
Policing various types
of white-collar crime.
4.8.
White-collar crime and
the legal system.
4.9.
Imprisoning corporate
criminals.
4.10.
Discussion of criminal
elements for each crime according to the laws of your area or government.
5. COURSE LEARNING ASSESSMENT: Learners
will be expected to demonstrate mastery of the various course learning outcomes
and course concepts through discussion, written assessment, research and
personal observations with selected criminal justice agencies. Written assignments may be used to assess
competency in graduate research writing skills.
6. COURSE TEXT:
Shichor, David, et. al. (2001). Readings in
White-Collar Crime. Waveland Press.
ISBN 1577661915.
7. SUPPLEMENTARY READING / TEXTS:
Edelhertz, Sir Herbert, Ezra Stotland,
et. al. (2003). The Investigation of WhiteCollar Crime: A Manual for Law
Enforcement Agencies. Washington D.C.: U.S. Department of Justice, Law Enforcement
Assistance Administration. ISBN 0894991450.
Local state penal
code…criminal law statutes, or governing codes/laws for your respective area or
country.
8. Academic
Integrity:
“Northcentral University’s distance learning programs present an
opportunity for mature adult learners to obtain higher education and a college
degree. All work submitted in a course
must be the Learner’s own work on all open book assignments, exams, term
papers, and other assignments required by the mentor. The knowing submission of another’s work represented as that of
the Learner’s without properly citing the source of the work will be considered
plagiarism and will result in an unsatisfactory grade for the work submitted or
for the entire course, and may result in academic dismissal.” Learner Handbook,
Prescott, AZ: Northcentral University, 2002.
http://learners.ncu.edu.
All NCU mentors utilize TurnItIn software to
ensure the integrity of Learner's assignments.
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NUMBER & TITLE: CJ5009 White
Collar Crime
FACULTY MENTOR: Michael Guth
E-mail: mguth@ncu.edu
PERFORMANCE
REQUIREMENTS/COURSE ASSESSMENT: Your grade for this course will be based
upon, but not limited to, the mastery of specified course concepts as
demonstrated by successfully completing required assignments.
This will require Learners to
use library resources and to document research with citations, bibliographies,
and references as applicable in completing their coursework.
In addition to reference research, mastery of course concepts will
require demonstration of critical thinking, and communication skills. Written assignments may be used to assess
competency in graduate research writing skills.
All completed assignments,
discussions, and other information relating to assessment will receive a grade
based on an accumulation of points that will ultimately account for a Learners
final grade. Grading standards will be
as follows:
A = 90 - 100 D
= 60 - 69
B
= 80 - 89 F = below 60
C =
70 - 79
Note: for each of the assignments specified below, the
Learner is to:
o
Read the assigned
chapter and be prepared to summarize its content.
o
Be prepared to discuss
chapter contents.
o
Identify areas
consistent with procedures/situations encountered within your location.
o
Submit (in proper
format) selected information required by your faculty mentor…the required
format for preparation of written assignments is attached.
RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE FOR COURSE COMPLETION
Assignment
1: Week 1: Read Part I: Chapters 1 and 2
Discuss
your interpretation and feelings regarding the vast controversy in defining
White Collar Crime. Present your
definition for the crime and why you would ascribe to such a definition.
Assignment
2: Week 2: Read Part I: Chapter 3
Discuss
the neglected victims of white-collar crime. Why Are the victims referred to as neglected victims?
Week 3: Read Part I: Chapter 4
Week 4: Read Part II: Chapter 5
Assignment
3: Week 5: Read Part II: Chapter 6
Assume
the role of defense attorney by preparing an argument in defense of Deregulation.
Assignment
4: Week 6: Read Part II: Chapter 7
Perform
an Internet search providing further research on the SEC and Carl Archer, and
any ties with white-collar crime.
Assignment
5: Week 7: Read Part II: Chapter 8
Visit a local law enforcement agency and interview an investigator of
telemarketing frauds. Determine
procedures utilized to investigate these crimes, then compare and contrast the
investigations of telemarketing frauds from their perspective with information
presented in your text.
Assignment
6: Week 8: Read Part II: Chapter 9
Research the
Internet and criminal justice agencies, ascertaining the concerns connected
with this crime on a municipal and national level…report your findings.
Assignment
7: Week 9: Read Part II: Chapter 10
Research and report the number of incidents that this
crime purports itself on a national level.
What, if any are the effects on society? Do local laws provide a specific statue for this type of crime? If so, ascertain the code number and explain
the elements required to convict after being reported. If not, what statute is used and what are
the elements necessary for conviction.
Further, what information is needed by for successful prosecution?
Assignment
8: Weeks 10 & 11:
Read Part II: Chapters 11
& 12
Review
newspapers from any location and select five articles
addressing
frauds and related crime with respect to the
Occupational
and Health Care Industries. Discuss
your findings
(be
sure to note the respective sources of information).
Assignment
9: Week 12: Read Part II: Chapter 13
Provide
research on how/if the waste oil industry is performing operations
detrimental to the safety of our nation or international trade.
Assignment
10: Week 13: Read Part II: Chapter 14
Through
research in periodicals, examine how the government is being successful in sabotaging
OSHA. When writing your findings, note
the effects observed to business and industry.
Week 14: Read Part II: Chapters 15
Assignment
14: Week 15: Read Part III: Chapters 16 & 17
Choose
a particular corporate crime, and then research it through your states penal
code or local laws as well as with respective criminal justice agencies. Note its affect on the community. Also describe the various investigative
techniques utilized for its investigation, and the requirements for successful
prosecution.
Assignment
16: Week 16: Read Part III: Chapter 18
Research
the imprisonment of white-collar criminals and the various sentences
handed-down. Questions you should consider are: Should all persons, upon
conviction, be incarcerated in prisons or other state institutions? What is the rate of recidivism? What rehabilitation programs are in affect,
and what is their degree of success?
Prepare a brief discussion on your findings.
You are encouraged to complete this
course as soon as possible; however, the course must be completed by the end of
the semester as stated in the Course Registration Information Form.
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