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330.651.01
Seminar on Program Planning in Developing Countries on Drug Abuse and Other Health Problems I

Course Status
Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Reviews the scientific, social and political issues involved in resource allocation for programs to prevent and control drug abuse and other emergent public health problems in developing countries. Examines examples of major prevention program types, such as mass media awareness programs, school-based programs, community outreach networking programs, and public treatment programs. Students make presentations on the social and political factors influencing policy and resource allocation to reducing a selected drug, health or abuse problem in their own country.
Enrollment Restriction
Must be a Humphrey Fellows in drug abuse or have consent of instructor.
Special Comments

Course is held in departmental space.