UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course

Graded

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is designed to help the learner gain a more comprehensive understanding of alcohol, drugs, and their influences in the classroom. It provides a contextual framework for understanding what students may be experiencing either through their own substance use or as a result of the substance use of persons close to them and provides a basic historical perspective of substance use along with the biological, psychological, and social factors that comprise the disease of addiction. Upon course completion, the learner will better understand the complex dynamics that contribute to this biological and social phenomenon.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Understand the history of alcohol and drugs in society and their impact on current beliefs in our culture
• Develop a basic understanding of the “biopsychosocial” nature of addiction
• Understand the disease concept of addiction
• Identify different drugs and their effects on the body
• Understand the effects of substance abuse on child development and family systems
• Develop a foundation of understanding of prevention, intervention and supports

Course Syllabus This is a preview syllabus only. The official syllabus will be provided to you by VESi.

• Methods of Instruction - Reading, examinations, essays: critical thinking questions, and journal article summations.  All readings are within the online environment.
• Course Grading Rubric

Grade Level: 5-12

IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION

• This self-paced VESi course can be completed at a pace that fits your schedule.
• You can register and start work anytime. 
• All work is due one year from the date of registration, with a 30 day minimum to complete.
• Extensions and re-enrollments are not permitted.
• You may cancel within one week of registration.  A $100.00 cancellation fee will be applied.

TUITION

$320 Subscriber

$370 Non-Subscriber

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You may pay with Visa or MasterCard.

PROVIDER DETAILS

Contact VESi directly for questions specific to coursework.  Email:info@virtualeduc.com or call at 1-800-313-6744.  Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.