HUSR 260 - Counseling Needs of Special Populations

Institution:

Southern University at Shreveport

Subject:

Description:

This course will assist the student in applying the principles of substance abuse counseling in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of different ethnic/ gender/ age groups. Special groups that will be studied include the elderly, adolescents, women, African Americans, gays and lesbians. Each group will be examined to discern the special needs and problems of that group and how the counselor uses skills to help members of that special group to attain sobriety and recovery.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.susla.edu

Phone Number:

(318) 670-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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