The 22 credit hour interdisciplinary substance abuse intervention minor prepare
the student to understand the impacting forces on the abusing individual and help
the individual seek aid as appropriate. The SAI minor also prepares the student
to assist communities in designing science-based prevention programs.
Coursework in the SAI minor can lead to a Certified Prevention Professional,
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (CPP-ATOD).
REQUIRED COURSES
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3 credits HTH 378 The Use and Effects of Drugs
2 credits HTH 407 Health Education Facilitation/Synthesis
3 credits HTH 451 Strategies for Health Change
3 credits HTH 458 Health Program Planning and Evaluation
1 credit HTH 488 Substance Abuse Prevention Basics
3 credits SOWK 317 Introduction to Social Work Practice
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15Choice of One
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3 credits PSYC 308 Health Psychology
3 credits PSYC 285 Drugs and Behavior
3
Choice of One
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3 credits SOCI 327 Juvenile Delinquency
3 credits SOWK 340 Violence in Families
3 credits SOWK 387 Working with Teenagers
3 credits SOWK 385 Acting Out Teen Theater
3
Choice of One
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1 credit HTH 357 Coping with Stress
1 credit HTH 278 Alcohol Use and Abuse
1 credit HTH 389 Health Education Practicum
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22 credits hours
Positions held by SAI Graduates:
Graduates have secured positions in a number of different
settings, including:
- State Agencies
- Colleges and Universities
- Public School Divisions
- Local Community Organizations
- Business and Industry
Other areas for exploration include:
- Other State Agencies:
ABC, DCJS, DMHMRSAS, Health, State Police, Social Services
- College/University:
Health educations, Student Affairs division, faculty
- Public School Divisions:
Guidance counselor, health educator, prevention specialist,
Student Assistance Program Coordinators, Middle School
Violence Prevention Coordinator
- Local Community Organizations:
Office on Youth, Community Services Board, Police
Departments (D.A.R.E., Crime Prevention), Boys/Girls Club,
Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Alcohol Safety Action Program
(ASAP), Correctional Centers
- Business/Industry:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Education,
Hospital
- Treatment/Substance Abuse Counselor:
Private Practice, Hospital-based inpatient treatment,
managed care issues, CSB
B.S., Master's preferred, Certification and licensure
process, Knowledge, Skills and Attitude
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