SOCIAL SCIENCE 117 - HIV/STI and Special Populations

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

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Description:

- This course is one of the requirements of the HIV/STI Prevention Education Certificate Program. It is designed as an introduction to the concerns and issues of HIV/STI and their effect on special populations. The course examines related needs and problems of those specific populations, which includes women and children, adolescents and young adults, minorities, men who have sex with men (MSM), the disabled, and those who are incarcerated. It explores the health needs of the different communities, particularly with regard to prevention, testing, treatment, substance abuse, and care efforts. This course is designed for those working or interested in community health occupations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Social Science 115. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

ccc.edu/colleges/wright/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(773) 777-7900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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