CRJU 359 - Cybercrime

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 101 and CRJU 202; or consent of instructor
This course is designed to help students understand the nature of cybercrime in the criminal justice system. Students will be presented with common types of fraudulent schemes and cyber threats, as well as several laws that have been enacted and developed specifically for cybercrime. In addition, causes, victimization, legal issues, control strategies, ethical concerns and societal costs regarding the “cybercrime” problem will be explored. Offered fall and spring semesters.