APS 131 - Prevention and Development

Institution:

Allen County Community College

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Description:

This course provides an overview of the relationship between developmental theories and effective substance abuse prevention program strategies. Through lectures, classroom exercises, and group presentations, students will learn what makes a program successful, as well as how to create substance abuse prevention strategies, which are developmentally appropriate, by utilizing the Strategic Prevention Framework Model. Students will become familiar with NIDA guiding principles, best practices, and model programs. The intent is to provide instruction for students seeking to be professional prevention specialists in the addiction and prevention profession.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allencc.edu

Phone Number:

(620) 365-5116 ext 100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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