DescriptionHow does corruption become socialized? Corruption is a major global problem. The effects are devastating. Corruption undermines rule of law, breaks down the social fabric of society, erodes morality and positive values systems. It significantly undermines public trust in institutions and their leaders. On a societal level, the pervasiveness of corruption within a society can lead to an increase in negative structural and systemic practices as well as encourage individual corrupt behavior that ultimately erodes public morality. Considering these reasons and more, this dissertation analyzes the role academic dishonesty in institutions of education plays in normalizing deviant behavior, which may result in the socialization of corruption.