Crime and the Media: From Headlines to Hashtags


Course number : LIR382    ID : 31832    Section Number : 1

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From newspaper headlines to Netflix documentaries and online detective communities, media has transformed how the public experiences crime. This course explores how journalists, television, podcasts, documentaries, and social media influence criminal investigations, public opinion, and the justice system. Participants will examine famous cases to understand how media coverage has evolved, discuss the rise of citizen investigators and “cyber sleuths,” and explore the ethical questions surrounding true crime in the digital age.
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Class Details

5 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Wed

Location
Conference Center (E Building)

Instructor
Continuing Education Instructor 

 

Notice

Please read:  This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. 

Tuition  $15.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Fees:  $74.00

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
11/2/2026 - 11/16/2026 Weekly - Mon, Wed 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM Frederick, Conference Center (E Building)  Map, Room: E123 Continuing Education Instructor 

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