Course Details

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the extent and nature of firearm violence, existing laws related to the acquisition, ownership and use of firearms, patterns and reasons for firearm ownership, public health and criminal justice approaches to reduce firearm violence, and the effectiveness of such efforts.

Outcomes: Students will be able to apply critical thought, scientific research, and a full understanding of the nature of firearm violence to objectively assess the effectiveness of policies that seek to reduce firearm violence.