Prof. Carol Toner. Not available in Aroostook and Washington Counties. An introduction to social welfare systems and their functions as they relate to social needs and problems within the political, social and economic contexts. An overview of the history and development of social welfare systems, the range of current social services and the knowledge and skills necessary for responding to human needs. This course is delivered by computer conferencing and World Wide Web resources.
Computers are available at sites and centers statewide.
This course introduces the student to basic information concerning chemical addiction. Covered are the psychological and physiological effects of alcohol and other abused drugs, the nature of addiction, substance abuse as a family condition. Alcoholics Anonymous and other self-help groups and programs and treatments modalities are addressed. CR 3 Lecturer Philip Watkins. Not available in Aroostook and Washington Counties.