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The School of Education seeks an instructor to teach, SWK 781 - Alcohol and Other Drugs in Human Service Settings (3 credits), in-person, main campus program.

Introduces theory and practice strategies appropriate to understand and address alcohol and other drug problems among clients in various human services settings.

This course provides relevant theory and skills needed by social workers to address the alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems they will encounter with clients in various practice settings. The course uses lecture, discussion, case study, videos, music, and field experiences to facilitate learning in the following areas: Current theory pertaining to AOD problems, the role of self-help (mutual aid) groups, assessment strategies appropriate to human services settings, motivational enhancement, relapse prevention, family issues, key public policy issues, and the chemical dependency treatment system. The influence of gender, age, race, disability, and sexual orientation on addiction and recovery are also addressed. In keeping with the “personal awareness” aspect of social work practice, the course involves critical exploration by students of their own attitudes and beliefs regarding AOD.