TransfermaticCOSER at Merritt College

    COSER 22 - Social Psychology of Substance/Drug Abuse

    Recent Professors
    Biancca Patterson, Marlo Ornelas
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of COSER 22
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    Overview of the social psychology of substance and drug abuse in the United States: Substance abuse in the context of culture and life styles, mores, needs, attitudes, and values of substance abusers as reflected in addiction and in vulnerability to addiction; physical and psychological outcomes of drug addiction; treatment for drug addiction; drug use and its impact on specific populations; and exploration of careers associated with substance abuse and alcohol/drug treatment programs.
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:30pm–4:20pm, Tue 6:00pm–8:50pm