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Nov 25, 2024
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PSC 403Q - The Drug War (3 units) CO10
This course explores the political implications of the United States’ War on Drugs. We will review the history of narcotics prohibition, what motivated various policy developments, and how policy has shifted over time. We will delve into mass incarceration, police militarization, and relevant policies (e.g. mandatory minimums and civil asset forfeiture). We examine the ongoing opioid crisis, the legalization of marijuana, and the potential for ending the “War on Drugs.”
Maximum units a student may earn: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSC 210 , PSC 211 , or PSC 231 .
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe the evolution of drug policies in the US and explain what motivated various policy developments, as well as how policy has shifted over time.
2. recognize and analyze the socio-economic and political impacts of mass incarceration.
3. discuss how the “War on Drugs” has impacted police militarization and police brutality in the US.
4. analyze specific policies related to the “War on Drugs” such as mandatory minimum sentencing, civil asset forfeiture, and marijuana legalization.
5. develop the skills to research and write a policy brief.
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