HPR 325 - Drugs and Society

Institution:

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Health and Physical Ed.

Description:

This course addresses the use and abuse of drugs in our society. Substance abuse and its consequences will be examined from an inter-disciplinary approach: psychology, pharmacology, sociology, economics and education. This course will introduce personal and social life skills (decision making, communication, and coping skills) critical for prevention and intervention efforts. Additional course components include: drug prevention, program development, implementation, and evaluation. Guest speakers from varied academic departments (psychology, sociology, biology, economics and political science) will be utilized as well as community health practitioners.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lincoln.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 365-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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