WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Counseling and Personal Development 116
Course Description and Outline |
CPD 116: Substance Abuse-Fundamental Facts
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Spring 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Counseling and Personal Development
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| Academic Division |
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
| Programs of Study |
This course can be found in the following programs of study:
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2007-2008 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Covers topics related to substance abuse in our society: identification of substance, reasons for abuse of alcohol and of drugs, signs and symptoms of substance abuse, and approaches and techniques recognized as effective in substance abuse counseling. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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As a result of active participation in this course each student will be able to:
- Be able to classify chemical substances used in drug abuse.
- Be able to identify the signs and symptoms of substance abuse, misuse, use and the detoxification process.
- Be aware of the reasons for alcohol and drug abuse in this society.
- Be aware of approaches and techniques recognized as effective in substance abuse treatment and assessment.
- Be aware of special issues concerning special populations and issues surrounding chemical dependency treatment.
- Be aware of her/his own bias, attitudes, belief, values and motivations with regard to substance use, misuse and abuse.
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
Communication
▪ have college-level skills in reading, writing, and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.
Analysis
▪have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information. |
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