HUS 214 — Special Issues in Drugs and Crime
This class will explore the relationship and cultural impact of drugs and crime in our society today. The various models of addressing this relationship will be discussed including: drug classifications, Criminal justice classifications, prevention processes and drug in our society (war on drugs). An in-depth analysis of the theories of criminal behavior, family involvement, situational foundations of the drug/crime relationship and practical issues of drugs and crime will take place. This course discusses cultural competency and the skills needed to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across diverse cultures.
Prerequisites: CRJ 126, HUS 126