COURSE SYLLABUS FORMAT
Southeast Missouri State University
Department of: Health, Human Performance, & Recreation Course No.: HL 612
Title of Course: Substance Abuse and Addiction in Public Health Revision
New X
I. Catalog Description and Credit Hours of Course: Social, economic, and cultural effects of prevention policies, legal enforcements, and community strategies to prevent and reduce drug abuse and addiction. (3 credit hours)
II. Prerequisite (s): HL 1XX Foundations of Prevention
III. Purposes or Objective of the Course:
A.
Understand the relationship of substance abuse/addiction and public health issues
B. Examine scientifically effective substance abuse and addiction prevention and education philosophies, programs, and interventions
C. Review local, state, and federal policy regarding substances of abuse
D. Recognize scientifically effective methods for early detection and treatment of substance abuse and addiction problems
IV. Expectations of Students:
A. Each student will complete all examinations and assignments.
B. Each student will actively participate in course assignments both in and out of the classroom, which will be evaluated randomly throughout the semester in written and oral format.
V. Course Content or Outline (Indicate number of class hours per unit or section):
A. Historical Perspectives
HOURS
9
1. Epidemiology
2. Federal and International Perspectives
3.
Determinants & Substances of Abuse
B. Prevention and Education
1. Community Action Programs
2. School Programs
3. Public Health Approaches
C. Policy Issues
1. Clinical and Societal Implications of Drug Legalization
2. Health Advocacy in Prevention
3. Prevention in the Workplace
4. Local, State, and Federal Policies
15
15

D. Evaluation and Early Treatment
1. Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Treatment
6
2. Diagnostic Screenings for Drug Abuse
3. Treatment Approaches
Total Hours = 45
VI. Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Materials or Equipment:
Lowinson, J., Ruiz, P., Millman, R., & Langrod, G. (2005). Substance Abuse: A Comprehensive
Textbook.
4 th Edition. Lipcott, Williams, & Wilkens.
VII. Basis for Student Evaluation:
Undergraduate
60% Examinations
20% Research Project: Paper and presentation of one scientifically effective substance abuse prevention or education program
20% Research Project: Paper and presentation of critical public health issue relating to substance abuse and addiction
Graduate
50% Examinations
15% Research Project: Paper and presentation of one scientifically effective substance abuse prevention or education program
15% Research Project: Paper and presentation of critical public health issue relating to substance abuse and addiction
20% Prevention Program: Development of theory-driven substance abuse prevention program including literature review, materials, timeline, and evaluation techniques.
The weight of evaluation criteria may vary at the discretion of the instructor and will be indicated at the beginning of each course.
A=90-100%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=59% & below