CRMJ 376 - Transnational Crime

Credit Hours: 3

This course will provide a brief overview of transnational organized crime in general, and then will focus on the illicit movement of people and goods across national borders more specifically. Topics include but are not limited to: (1) transnational efforts to combat human trafficking, (2) drug trafficking, (3) illegal arms dealings, (4) the production and circulation of counterfeit goods, (5) food fraud and defense, (6) cybercrime and fraud, (7) wildlife and natural resource crimes, and (8) the theft of art and cultural items. Problems associated with defining these crimes, understanding their occurrence, and determining ways to combat them are addressed. This is an overview class of broad range of topics, some of which are addressed more extensively in other courses offered at The Citadel.