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HUMS A123 (3 CREDITS) PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PREVENTION IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE
COURSE OUTLINE Sample-Not Offered This Semester
INSTRUCTOR: Ann Marie Yaros, MSW, Ph.D., LCSW, CADC II, MAC
PHONE: 745-9757 EMAIL: pfamy@uaa.alaska.edu
TEXTS: 1. THE FACTS ABOUT DRUG ABUSE, Barry Stimmel, M.D., Haworth, 1993 2. DRUG ABUSE AND SOCIAL POLICY IN AMERICA, Barry Stimmel, M.D., Haworth, 1996 PREVENTION PLUS II: TOOLS FOR CREATING AND UNDERSTANDING DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE OVERVIEW: The purpose of the course is to acquaint students with the use of community organization knowledge and skills for development of educational and prevention programs in substance abuse. The course is a combination of lecture, discussion, and small group interaction. Participation in a substance abuse prevention and education class project is also expected. Supplementary films and guest speakers will be used.
OBJECTIVE: The student is to demonstrate learning of the material by:
1. Participating in class discussions. 2. Passing quizzes. 3. Written Assignment/Presentation. 4. Participation in prevention project.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance is important and will be taken at each class. The student is expected to have read the text before each class in order to participate in the group discussions.
The first absence is tolerated. The second and third absence must be made up with a five (5) page outline on the missed text chapters to be turned in at the next class period. Three missed absences in a row, or five total absences will result in the student being dropped from the course. There will be 1 point taken off for each class missed.
GRADING POLICY: Points from the quizzes, written assignment, presentation, final exam and prevention project will determine final grade.
REQUIREMENTS: Grades are determined by points earned. A: Honors - Comprehensive mastery of the required work 92 - 100 points B: High level of performance - 82 - 91 points C: Satisfactory Performance - 72 - 81 points D: Lowest passing grade - 62 - 71 points F: Failure - 0 - 61 points
MSC and UAA's Policy on an Incomplete Grade Incompletes may be granted at the discretion of the instructor only if the student has a C average and is able to demonstrate extenuating circumstances.
REVIEWS - 60 Points Reviews are take-home, due at the beginning of class. There will be 4 reviews. There will be 15 points possible for each review. Reviews will be discussed in class after grading. Penalty for a review handed in late, regardless of reason, is five (5) points taken off.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT AND PRESENTATION - 15 POINTS The student is to research a prevention project and present the research to the class. Suggested programs will be discussed in class. The written portion will consist of 5 typewritten pages summarizing the topic. The written portion is worth 10 points. Class presentation is worth 5 points.
PARTICIPATION IN CLASS PREVENTION PROJECT - 10 POINTS
FINAL EXAM - 15 POINTS The student is expected to participate in a class education and prevention project.
CHEATING Cheating is not tolerated at Matanuska-Susitna College. It constitutes grounds for dismissal from the University. Cheating is defined as any means by which a student uses unauthorized assistance to prepare materials submitted as his/her own.
Students are responsible for following rules and regulations in the Matanuska-Susitna Catalog, the University of Alaska Anchorage Catalog, and the Student Handbook.
HUMS A123 KEY: PPII Prevention and Plus II Facts - Facts About Drug Abuse DASP - Drug Abuse and Social Policy in America
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