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SOC-4414: Drugs and Society

Description: Examines the use of drugs, including legal and illegal drugs, from a sociological perspective. Cross-cultural and historical patterns of use are discussed and explained. Particular attention is given to drug use within the context of various social institutions. Junior standing.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: SOC-1004

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 22

Average GPA: 3.23 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 40.82%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.25%

James E Hawdon202437.8%37.2%17.9%3.9%1.6%1.7%3.0616
Kristin L Richardson201872.1%23.2%2.3%0.0%2.3%0.0%3.631
Stacey A Clifton202282.4%14.6%2.5%0.0%0.5%0.0%3.762
Kaitland M Byrd201869.6%16.5%11.4%1.3%1.3%0.0%3.521
Jason T Callahan202071.7%25.9%1.2%0.0%1.2%0.0%3.641
Laura E Agnich200992.2%7.0%0.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.911

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