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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: 8

Average GPA: 3.22 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 36.69%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.40%

James E Hawdon202431.1%38.6%18.2%5.1%3.2%3.8%2.925
Stacey A Clifton202282.4%14.6%2.5%0.0%0.5%0.0%3.762
Jason T Callahan202071.7%25.9%1.2%0.0%1.2%0.0%3.641

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2019Spring 2020Fall 2021Spring 2022Fall 2022Spring 2023Spring 2024Fall 2024Term050% W