CJUS 430 - Drugs and the Criminal Justice System

Institution:

University of Nebraska at Kearney

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Description:

Prereq: none This course focuses on the historical and contemporary pattern of psychoactive drug use in the United States and on the development of criminal justice policies intended to reduce or eliminate drug use and/or drug problems. Specific topics include major types of psychoactive drugs, the War on Drugs, the international context of drug production and distribution, and personal and social problems resulting from drug use. A major focus of the course will be the evaluation of different criminal justice strategies for reducing drug-related problems.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unk.edu

Phone Number:

(308) 865-8441

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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