CRJU 555 - Cybercriminology

(3 credits)
Cybercriminology is an important field and its centrality is only destined to grow in the coming years. This course provides an overview of cybercrime. Students will obtain an in-depth understanding of cybercrime and the way in which traditional criminological theories can be reimagined to explain 21^st century crime. This course utilizes case studies regarding cybersecurity issues at the state and federal levels. The course takes on current and proposed cybercrime legal policy and enforcement procedures for combating the cybercrime epidemic. The course explores causation, victimization, ethics and societal consequences of cybercrime. Offered annually.