Diverse/Multicultural Populations
Course Information
Subject
HUS
Course Number
153
Division
Status
Active
Course Title
Diverse/Multicultural Populations
Course Description
This course provides the students with an analysis of the different populations of clients in substance abuse treatment settings, including age, ethnicity, racial, cultural, gender, sexual minorities, people with disabilities, co-occurring disorders. Clients in criminal justice settings will also be addressed. For each population studied, differential addiction patterns will be explained, response to traditional treatment methods will be identified, and research data regarding treatment modes to accommodate the needs of diverse populations will be analyzed and applied.
Minimum Credit Hours
2
Maximum Credit Hours
2
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Lecture - Lab Hours
(2-0)
Requirements
Prerequisite: HUS 140 (C or better). Fulfills the CLC I/M Education Requirement.
PCS Code
1.2