Sep 23, 2024  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog
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CRIM 210 - Gangs


3 Hour(s)

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in CRIM 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice T> . Criminal Justice majors only. Non-Criminal Justice Majors must obtain instructor consent.
This course will take an in-depth look at modern day criminal street gangs and the events in history that have led to the current criminal street gang activity. Through lecture, discussion, research and projects students will assess the reasons people join criminal street gangs and the group dynamics the criminal street gang. A variety of different types of gangs will be discussed including white gangs, black gangs, Asian gangs, motorcycle gangs, white supremacists, prison gangs, California based gangs, and Chicago based street gangs.



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