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Social Work

SOWK 275 - Dynamics of Drug and Alcohol Abuse (3 credits)

Prerequisites: SOWK 100. This introductory course is designed to help students better understand the variables of substance abuse, dependence, prevention, intervention, and treatment. This course will look at the effects of substance abuse on individuals, families, groups, and society. Students will develop an understanding of the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to effective treatment approaches as well as the multi-faceted aspects associated with drugs/alcohol use abuse and dependence. Students will understand how the multi-discipline field of Social Work is used in the treatment of substance abuse.

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Class # 42490Instructor: Michael Birmingham Session Twelve Week
LectureTime: 06:00PM-07:35PMDays: MWVideo Conferencing Dates: 09/17/24-12/14/24
NotesAbove class meets 12 weeks: 9/17 - 12/14 includes final exam. Course will meet via video conferencing on days/times listed. Please check your schedule to determine the appropriate campus for book purchase or online at https://mcckc.edu/bookstores.
EnrollmentTo enroll, you'll need the class # (e.g. 46421) for each of your selected classes.
TextbooksTo find textbooks, required for your class, you'll need to know the class#, campus and term.
Support ServicesStudents with documented disabilities may request assistance at Disability Support Services offices.

Instructional expenses may change per semester basis; refer to the Tuition page for more information about tuition and Instructional expenses.

The purpose of this schedule is to provide information. It does not constitute a contract. Classes may be added, combined or cancelled and instructors may be changed at the discretion of Metropolitan Community College.

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