SOC 435 - Current Controversies in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is seminar will focus on recurring social controversies in alcohol and substance abuse. It will examine the societal impact of public policy in these areas upon law enforcement, health care, organized crime, civil liberties and social norms. Th e course will be of great value to persons working in these areas in obtaining the information and perspectives needed to be sensitive to bureaucratic and socio-political considerations. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, SOC 260, and SOC 110/ANT 110/ PSY 110, or permission of the instructor. For criminal justice majors: 6-9 credits in the alcohol and substance abuse concentration.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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