HUSR 128 - Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Disorders

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course explores understanding mental illness and persons with more than one mental/psychiatric disorder. In the course, students are introduced to various disorders in infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood, as well as co-existing disorders, and the various diagnosis and treatment techniques used to treat this unique population. Students also tour two different types of mental health facilities to provide an additional understanding of mental health issues.