Course Title: Gangs and Gang Behavior
Campus Course Code: CRIJ 4363
UTTC Course Code: CCJO 4366
Campus: UT Brownsville
Program: CCJO
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce the student to youth and prison gangs and gang activities. In this class we will cover such topics as definitions, measurement, theoretical considerations, structure and organization, communication, and policy implications.
Objectives
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the causative factors that contribute to gang membership, demonstrate knowledge of the perspectives of gang activity, demonstrate knowledge of gang violence identification and measurement, and demonstrate knowledge of police patrol procedures.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the significance of gang tattoos, clothing, graffiti, and other forms of communication.
The student will apply knowledge of gang structure and organization in presentation form.
Materials
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Prerequisites: 9 hours of English with a C or better. Every student will need to be be able to submit digital photographs and make a Power Point presentation.
Credits:3
Level:Undergraduate
Faculty
Susan Ritter
susan.ritter@utb.edu
956-882-6569