SW 7806:Addiction Theory and Policy

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SW 7700, SW 7701, SW 7704, SW 7708, SW 7702, SW 7703, SW 7705, SW 7707, and SW 7709
Building upon the generalist foundation base in the first-year curriculum of the MSW program, this course introduces students to a broad range of theories regarding the etiology of addiction, and to the historical and current treatment approaches for working with clients with different addictions. Additionally, students learn how policy and culture intersect when working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.