PAD 4014 - Political & Socio-Economic Impact of Gangs

College of Public Safety Administration

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Spring 2023 (615)

Requisites

Admission to Public Safety Administration (Bachelor of Applied Science) (PSA-BAS) or
Admission to Paralegal Studies (Bachelor of Applied Science) (LEGAL-BAS)

Course Description

This course introduces the student to the interrelationship of gangs, public policy, political decision-making, and the social and economic ramifications. The course focuses on contemporary gang issues, public policy paradigms, national social and economic trends, and the impact of gang activity in the community.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of contemporary gang issues and organization structure by:
    1. recognizing the nature of a gang, street gang, criminal street gang, traditional youth gang, and organized adult criminal enterprises.
    2. contrasting the difference in public perception of gang membership and organization and the reality of the impact on the community.
    3. assessing the impact on public policy, programs, and research.
  2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of public policy paradigms by:
    1. researching public policy and existing issues.
    2. evaluating the integration and impact of cultural values, social beliefs, personal attitudes, technology, and the ecological systems on social institutions.
    3. identifying the social indicators, models and methodologies, and social goals of public policy.
    4. researching the social beliefs and ethics, legal authority and mandates, and socio-ecological models which impact public policy.
  3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of social issues as an impact on government by:
    1. identifying belief and value systems of cultures in America.
    2. comparing belief and value systems of gang members in America with belief and value systems of cultures.
    3. comparing and contrasting the beliefs and values as social issues which impact government.
  4. The student will demonstrate an understanding of national economic trends and development by:
    1. distinguishing the impact of political and philosophical leaders on the economy.
    2. researching models and strategies of economic development.
    3. assessing national markets, price as a measure of value, and concentration of power.
  5. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of gang activity on the American government and population by:
    1. evaluating the gang qualities which affect the gap of criminal and non-criminal activities.
    2. weighing the political impact of gangs on American government.
    3. assessing the socio-economic impact of gangs on American government.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

C&I 7/10/07, BOT 8/21/07 Effective 20071(0385) Was 4XX1; State assigned #4014. Flex Access 20081(0400).
C&I Approval: 12/08/2009, BOT Approval: 04/18/2023, Effective Term: Spring 2023 (615)