SOC 334 - Drugs and Society

4 credit(s)
This course is a comprehensive overview of the phenomenon of psychoactive drug taking in the United States. Using a sociological perspective, we will cover a variety of topics concerning the use of legal and illegal drugs, their history, their impact on the greater culture, and the multitude of ways that society adjusts to their presence. Within this framework we will discuss the narrative of addiction, the prevalence of certain forms of drug use, the connection between drug use and criminality, and the effects of drug taking upon self-concept.
Core Requirement(s): Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing (30 or more completed credits) or 4 credits from SOC, ANTH, CJLS, GSS, JEDI, SOCWK, or PH.