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Process Addictions/Impulse Disorders

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Overview

Subject code

HUS

Course Number

152

Description

This course will examine the addictive process as it is manifested in diverse social behaviors. Students will study similarities and differences of process/behavioral addictions, impulse control disorders, and compulsive behaviors. Focus will be on etiology, assessment, treatment, legal issues, and family issues. These various behaviors and disorders will include, but not be limited to the following: gambling, eating disorders, work, sex, compulsive buying, shoplifting, pyromania, and intermittent explosive disorder. The relationship of these disorders will be compared and contrasted with alcohol and other drug addictions.

Career

ACAD

Credits

Value

0

Max

2

Min

2

Course Count

1

Number Of Credits

2

Number Of Repeats

1

Repeatable

No

Generate Attendance

No

Auto Create

No

Code

LEC

Instructor Contact Hours

0

Default Section Size

35

Final Exam Type

Yes

Include in Dynamic Date Calc

Yes

LMS File Type

BKB

Name

Lecture

OEE Workload Hours

0

Optional Component

No

Workload Hours

2

Requisites

Free Form Requisites

Prerequisite: HUS 140 (C or better)

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