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Semester based online course.
Traditional class room course.
Up to 25% face-to-face with at least 75% online.
Class conducted with two way audio/video communication.
Self-paced course with flexible start date and up to 6 months to complete.
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Credits
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3
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Undergraduate
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n/a
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Instructors
Instructor(s):
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Dennis Simpson
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Description
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This course is designed to increase understanding of substance abuse, alcohol and other drug use through the public health disease model with an emphasis on psychological, physiological and social consequences of use and abuse. An overview of prevention, case finding and treatment strategies are provided.
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Textbook
Drugs, society, and human behavior (Ed. 13th)
- ISBN: 139780073380797
Author: Ksir, C., Hart, C.L., & Ray, O.
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Distribution
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Area VIII: Health & Well-Being
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Proficiency
Proficiency:
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n/a
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Information
Information:
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For additional information regarding this course contact
c.dennis.simpson@wmich.edu
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Credits
Credits:
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3
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Level
Level:
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Undergraduate
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Seats
Seats:
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n/a
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Instructors
Instructor(s):
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Dennis Simpson
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Description
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This foundational course will focus on the various models and theories of addiction as well as the behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of substance abuse. In addition, students will be provided an overview of the various medical and mental health conditions that may mimic or coexist with addiction.
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Required
Textbook
Drugs in Perspective (Ed. 7th)
- ISBN: 978-0-07-338075-9
Author: Richard Fields
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n/a
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Proficiency
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n/a
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Credits
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1-6
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Level
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Both
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Seats
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n/a
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Instructors
Instructor(s):
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Marilyn Kritzman
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Description
Description:
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This intership for academic credit is available only to those students who meet school requirements of prerequisite courses and grade point average. Specific requirements for various type of interships are described in the school's undergraduate handbook, available in the School of Communication office.
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Textbook
An Introduction to Film Art (Ed. 8th)
- ISBN: 0073310271
Author: Bordwell, Davis and Thomson, K.
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Distribution
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n/a
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Proficiency
Proficiency:
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n/a
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Information
Information:
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Must have departmental approval to be registered into this course. For additional information regarding this course contact marilyn.kritzman@wmich.edu
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Credits
Credits:
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3
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Level
Level:
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Graduate
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Seats
Seats:
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n/a
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Instructors
Instructor(s):
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Richard Zinser
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Description
Description:
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Principles of analyzing, selecting, and arranging curriculum for instructional purposes in career and technical education.
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Materials
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Required
Textbook
Curriculum development in vocational and technical education: Planning, contents and implementation. (Ed. 5th)
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Author: Finch, C. & Crunkilton, J.
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Distribution
Distribution:
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n/a
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Proficiency
Proficiency:
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n/a
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Credits
Credits:
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3
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Level
Level:
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Undergraduate
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Seats
Seats:
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n/a
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Instructors
Instructor(s):
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Nancy King
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Description
Description:
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A study of the bio-psychosocial factors of human sexuality, emphasizing an understanding of sexuality as a social construction. Topics include: reproduction and birth, family planning, and contraception; sexually transmitted infections; sexual responses and dysfunction; emotional and physical intimacy; the range of sexual values and behaviors; and legal, ethical, and public policy implications related to human sexuality.
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Textbook
Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America (Ed. 6th)
- ISBN: 0073129119
Author: Strong / Yarber / Sayad / DeVault 2006)
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Distribution
Distribution:
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n/a
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Proficiency
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n/a
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Credits
Credits:
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3
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Level:
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Undergraduate
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Seats
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n/a
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Instructors
Instructor(s):
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David Brown
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Description
Description:
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Study of families in the global environment, using social construction theory. Includes an examination of the following factors and influences on families: religion, ethnicity, education, economics, socio-political, family structure and dynamics, gender roles, meals/food preferences, access to healthcare, housing and geographic location, mass-media, relationships with other people (friendships, community and networking systems), and issues related to globalization and tribalism. A social constructionist perspective guides explanation of families from a variety of world cultures.
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Textbook
Families in Global and Multicultural Perspective (Ed. 2nd)
- ISBN: 9780761928195
Author: Bron B. Ingoldsby and Suzanna D. Smith
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Distribution
Distribution:
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Area IV: Other Cultures
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Proficiency
Proficiency:
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n/a