Course ID
043862
Course Description
Cybercriminology offers an interdisciplinary exploration of how individuals and institutions in the United States navigate and respond to digital risk. Drawing from micro-interactionist theories, surveillance studies, and neoliberal frameworks of self-responsibilization, this course critically examines how power, identity, and risk intersect in online environments. Through case studies, guided discussions, and hands-on activities, students will engage with the sociocultural dynamics of digital life - from cyberbullying and misinformation to online harassment and digital vigilantism. The course also investigates the roles of parents, peers, schools, and government institutions in shaping societal responses to cyber threats. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the theoretical insight and analytical tools needed to critically assess the evolving landscape of cybercrime and contribute to informed, interdisciplinary responses.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No