Theories of addictive disorders, treatment, and prevention are also addressed. To strengthen knowledge of substance use and abuse and of substance counseling skills regarding the principles and practices of treatment. Techniques of instruction will include lectures, group discussions, resource persons and independent guided study skills. Provides exposure to selected agencies in supervised practice. Demonstrates application of statistics to various types of studies in the social sciences.
Students analyze social science journal articles that utilize statistics.
An in-depth examination of mental health treatment issues including emotional and behavioral disturbances and developmental disabilities. Topics including biological and environmental basis of disabilities, social and learning systems of intervention, cultural, family and legal issues. The relevance of course material to service delivery in Alaska is emphasized. Webmaster Copyright 2000 Matanuska-Susitna College. All Rights Reserved.