HHP 205 Drug Education
Course Information
| Course Number | HHP 205 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Drug Education |
| Description | This course provides an overview of drugs and drug use, as well as current issues and themes regarding both individual health and social function. Topics include drug use from a psychological, emotional, behavioral, pharmacological, legal, and medical perspective. This course also includes an analysis of the personal decisions regarding use/non-use of drugs to the topics of social norms, politics, economics, crime, prevention and treatment.(Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].
Institutional Core Competencies
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
Course Competencies
- Define drug use in society.
- Interpret drug use as a social problem.
- Examine drug products and their regulations.
- Recognize the influence of drug use on the brain and body.
- Analyze the actions of drugs.
- Identify the major categories of drugs and describe their events, methods of use and potential for abuse and dependence.
- Locate credible information when seeking answers to dynamic drug-related issues.
- Analyze the methods of preventing substance abuse.
- Examine the methods of treating substance abuse and dependence.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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