SAS 4303 - Subs Abuse In Special Pop

The disease of substance abuse and dependence has many unique characteristics when it occurs in persons and groups outside the typical family unit. In this course, an examination of those characteristics is explored among special populations including adolescents, the elderly, racial and ethnic minorities, gays/lesbians, the physically and developmentally disabled, the chronically ill, and criminals/delinquents. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, ENG 1213, (SAS 2603 and SAS 3123 or Family Life Education major). This course replaces SOC 4303.

Credit Hours: 3