CJFS 3780 - International Crime

Goals: The course introduces crime in a global context, including international crime, the avenues for bringing perpetrators of international crimes to justice, and transnational crime.

Content: The course introduces crime in a global context, including international crime and the avenues for bringing perpetrators of international crimes to justice, as well as transnational crimes, including human smuggling and trafficking, the illegal drug trade, organized crime, cybercrime, piratry, and trade in illegal goods. Beyond this, we focus on inherently international (and contentious) issues in criminal justice including globalization, terrorism, drug trafficking, war crimes, human rights, and the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Prerequisite: CJFS 1120 or GLOB 1910 or LGST 1110 or PSCI 1430 with a grade of C- or higher.

Credits: 2