Students in this course will be exposed to a variety of theories and techniques used in working with families. The emphasis will be on exploring family dynamics and developing the critical thinking skills needed to work with families.

This course will focus on the issues involved in working with those individuals involved in substance abuse. Special attention will be paid to recognizing a variety of substances and the symptoms demonstrated by those abusing these substances.

This course enables students to effectively use current research in the field to make appropriate decisions by giving them a practical understanding of research designs and methodologies, data collection, and interpretation strategies. Basic statistical concepts and techniques are also included.