Culture, Race and Gender Diversity in Treatment

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to the unique problems, issues, and concerns of diverse populations. The characteristics of these populations with respect to the incidence of substance use disorders, intervention needs, and responses to treatment will be explored. Research on historical, cultural, social, health and environmental factors impacting special populations will be discussed, as well as the role of ethnic and cultural differences. Particular attention will be given to population characteristics such as ethnicity/race, gender, age, economic, sexual orientation, and disability status. Ethnic and cultural differences will be emphasized to provide students with the skills needed to communicate effectively with diverse populations.