Mental Health and Substance Abuse

3 credits

Mental health and substance use/abuse are significant issues for justice organizations and professionals and clients. This course will explore approaches to prevention, intervention and suppression. Public policy related to both areas will be examined. ***Prerequisite: Completion of CRIM 101 or JS 100, and two additional CRIM or JS courses; or 30 credit hours; or permission of the Department Head.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of CRIM 313 or JS 313.*