Mar 29, 2024  
2018 - 2019 Graduate Catalog 
    
2018 - 2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSYC 773 - Assessment and Treatment of Addictive Disorders in Rural Settings

Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology and PSYC 641  or equivalent, or admission into the Psy.D. program, or permission of instructor.
This course focuses on recognizing, identifying, assessing, and diagnosing abused substances as well as compulsive/impulsive behaviors in the rural community. Students will be introduced to the prevailing theories around addiction as well as frequent treatment modalities. Experiential activities, hosted in the community, will be integrated throughout the course. Students will be encouraged to consult and integrate the current scientific literature on abuse and misuse of substance and validated treatment for substance abuse in treatment planning. The curriculum for the course is infused with a strengths-based, diversity oriented, social justice perspective that encourages students to identify barriers to treatment for individuals of marginalized or disenfranchised populations.



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