COU 123 - Substance Use Prevention

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    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course reviews the history, theories, models, and state-of-the-art approaches to the substance use prevention field. Additional topics include prevention programs; activities appropriate for the individual, community, campus, parent/family and work site; public policies and media/information-dissemination; ethnic and cultural specific approaches; and environmental risk reduction. Ethics and scope of practice for substance use counselors are addressed in this course. This course may also be taken for non-credit (see COU555).
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:00pm–9:50pm