CRM JUS 4902 - Honors: Drugs, Crime, and Criminal Justice

Institution:

Temple University

Subject:

Description:

This course examines the role that drugs play in the U.S. criminal justice system. Topics covered include the history of drug prohibition in the United States; the types of illegal drugs currently available in the United States; patterns, trends, and scope of illicit drug use; consideration of the relationship between drugs and crime; and manifestations and consequences of the criminal justice system response. The course includes hands-on experiential learning, including site visits to locations such as drug court and rehabilitation programs.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENGLISH 0802 or equivalent

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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