Focuses on prevention of alcohol/other drug abuse at the community level. Discusses the history of prevention and addiction treatment methods, current research, community education and risk/protective factors, best/promising practices in the field of prevention. Includes information on violence prevention, bullying and cyberbullying related to substance use and violence.
Course Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Core Topics
- Understanding the history of prevention.
- Introduction to various prevention strategies.
- Recognizing risk/protective factors for individuals, families and communities.
- Understanding the relationship of bullying, cyberbullying, digital media to drug use and violence in schools and community.
- Recognizing best and promising practices in community prevention.