CRJU 609 - Drugs and the Drug War

(3 units)

Prerequisites: A grade of “B” or better in CRJU 501 and CRJU 504 or consent of instructor. Open to Criminology & Criminal Justice master’s students only or graduate advisor permission.
This course engages with the theoretical foundations of drug use and U.S. drug war. The impacts and effectiveness of prohibition, treatment, prevention, interdiction, and harm reduction are assessed. Global policies (e.g., Western Europe, Afghanistan, and South America) are integrated throughout.

Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in CRJU 409 or 460. Double Numbered with: CRJU 409