SOSC 301 Introduction to Addiction Studies
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Social Science (SOSC) Courses
- SOSC 301 Introduction to Addiction Studies
- SOSC 302 Pharmacology and Physiological Effects of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
- SOSC 304 Intervention, Treatment and Recovery
- SOSC 307 Family Systems in Addiction
- SOSC 308 Group AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) Counseling Process
- SOSC 310 Special Population Groups in Addiction Studies
- SOSC 314 Individual AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) Counseling Process
- SOSC 315 Field Studies and Seminar I
- SOSC 316 Field Studies and Seminar II
- SOSC 317 Case Management
- SOSC 319 Co-Occurring Disorders I: Recognition and Referral
- SOSC 321 Adolescent/Youth Substance Use Prevention, Interventions and Treatment
- SOSC 325 Co-Occurring Disorders II: Management and Treatment
- SOSC 333 Laws and Ethics in Addiction Studies
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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
An introductory course for students who are interested in any area of human services and who wish to increase their knowledge of substance abuse (alcohol and other drugs) in society. Covers the history of alcohol and other drug abuse, its impact on the community and the community’s responses. Includes cultural factors of use and abuse of chemical prevention strategies and individual/society intervention. Also covers theories of substance abuse and identification of signs and symptomatology, as well as treatment resources and myths of use.
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
