Drugs, Crime, & Criminal Justice
RCRJ-405-9212
University at Albany
- Semester
- Spring 2026
- Instructor
- Diana L Falco
- Start Date
- 01-21-2026
- Total Credits
- 3
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This course examines the extent of illicit drug use and drug dealing in the United States; the impact of illicit drugs on individuals, communities, and the criminal justice system; correlates of and influences on illicit drug use; and the connections between illicit drug use and other forms of criminal behavior. Efforts to reduce the supply of and demand for illicit drugs, including street-level law enforcement, military intervention, education, treatment, and drug testing are reviewed. Legal issues in drug policy, including the drug legalization debate, are considered. Prerequisite(s): R CRJ 200 or 201 or permission of instructor or junior or senior class standing.
Course Area: Criminal Justice/Criminology
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Dates: 01-21-2026 - 03-10-2026
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