ASP 210: Community Prevention

Credits
3
Lecture Hours 30 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
3
Course ID
089097
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

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.

Grading Basis
Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).

    Level
    Beginner
  2. Articulate the impact of addiction issues on the individual, family and community.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Understand the major psychological theories and current research/literature commonly used in SUD counseling.

    Level
    Beginner
  2. Articulate the impact of addiction issues on the individual, family and community.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).

    Level
    Beginner
  2. Articulate the impact of addiction issues on the individual, family and community.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Articulate the impact of addiction issues on the individual, family and community.

    Level
    Beginner
  2. Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.

    Level
    Beginner
  2. Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).

    Level
    Beginner
  3. Articulate the impact of addiction issues on the individual, family and community.

    Level
    Beginner

Core Topics

  1. Understanding the history of prevention.
  2. Introduction to various prevention strategies.
  3. Recognizing risk/protective factors for individuals, families and communities.
  4. Understanding the relationship of bullying, cyberbullying, digital media to drug use and violence in schools and community.
  5. Recognizing best and promising practices in community prevention.