ADS R118 - Culture, Race and Gender Diversity in Treatment

    Recent Professors
    Vanessa Alva, John Likens
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ADS R118
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course will introduce students to the unique problems, issues, and concerns of diverse populations. The characteristics of these populations with respect to the incidence of substance use disorders, intervention needs, and responses to treatment will be explored. Research on historical, cultural, social, health and environmental factors impacting special populations will be discussed, as well as the role of ethnic and cultural differences. Particular attention will be given to population characteristics such as ethnicity/race, gender, age, economic, sexual orientation, and disability status. Ethnic and cultural differences will be emphasized to provide students with the skills needed to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 7:00pm–8:15pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:15am, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:45am