SOCIAL SCIENCE 116 - HIV/STI Prevention Education

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 Basic Certificate Program. It is designed to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of HIV/STI peer prevention education. It surveys prevention education and related outreach programs geared to diverse populations and communities. It examines methods of assessment to determine the health needs of different communities as well as methods of evaluation as applied to health programs to determine their effectiveness. The course also covers the areas of HIV/AIDS, other STI's, safer sex, and harm reduction. It explores specific communities and neighborhoods to discover factors that have a positive or negative impact on both individual and community health, particularly those that foster sexual risk-taking behavior. This course is designed for those working or interested in community health fields. 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.

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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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