SOC 435. Current Controversies in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse

This 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. The 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. (Not offered 2005-1007.)
Prerequisite: English 102. In addition: Sociology 110 or Anthropology 110 or Psycology 110 and Sociology 260, or permission of the instructor. For criminal justice majors: 6-9 credits in the alcohol and substance abuse concentration.
3 hours, 3 credits
 
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