HSV 220 - HIV/ AIDS in Today's Society

Institution:

Holyoke Community College

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Description:

Perspectives of HIV/AIDS will examine the basic facts about HIV/AIDS and sensitize students to public health, social policy and Human Services delivery issues as they relate to HIV/AIDS. Students will analyze the special challenges faced by AIDS-affected individuals, families, caretakers, and service providers, while exploring the AIDS pandemic from a variety of perspectives including the medial, the moral, the legal, the ethical, the spiritual, the psychological, the social and the human services contexts. In addition, students will explore their own belief systems, values, reactions and coping strategies, relate to HIV/AIDS. Prerequisites: PSY 110, SOC 110 or HSV 113

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hcc.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 552-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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