Drugs and Criminal Justice

Overview

Subject area

URBST

Catalog Number

226

Course Title

Drugs and Criminal Justice

Department(s)

Description

Analysis of how the U.S. criminal justice system has affected the use of drugs and treatment for drug abuse, and examination of how the federal, state, and local police organizations plan, implement, and coordinate policies and procedures for combating the use of illegal drugs, in particular on the "War on Drugs." The New York State Penal Laws (Rockefeller Drug) will be discussed in depth.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule