Course Detail
Alcohol, Drugs, and Society
Time and Location
Times
Term: Spring 2025
Start Date: JAN 27, 2025
End Date: MAY 16, 2025
Meeting Days: ARR
Meeting Times: ARR
Location
Campus: Online
Building: OL
Room: ARR
Registration Information
Credit Hours: 3
Subject Code: SOC
Course Number: 210
Section Number: 51
CRN: 35428
Tier: 1
Instruction TypeOnline Lecture
Enrollment Numbers
Remaining Seats: 19
Filled Seats: 6
Maximum Seats: 25
Comments: 14-week online course. See term start and end dates listed above. Proctored tests are required in this course; they may be taken on campus or via an approved remote testing service. Please review the orientation information on the course Canvas homepage. High-speed internet access is required.
Course Description: Prerequisites: PSY101 or SOC101 with a grade of "C" or better, and reading proficiency.
Alcohol, Drugs, and Society examines the medical, legal, and social aspects of alcohol and drug use. Medical aspects considered include treatment approaches and the role of physicians in controlling such behavior. In the legal realm, past and present alcohol and drug laws are explored. Cultural and social influences on alcohol and drug use are discussed. (F,S,O)
Alcohol, Drugs, and Society examines the medical, legal, and social aspects of alcohol and drug use. Medical aspects considered include treatment approaches and the role of physicians in controlling such behavior. In the legal realm, past and present alcohol and drug laws are explored. Cultural and social influences on alcohol and drug use are discussed. (F,S,O)
Faculty Information
Name: Jennifer Wallis
Title:
Classification: Adjunct
Credentials: Bachelor of Arts: Maryville U Of St Louis,Master of Social Work: Saint Louis University
Office: TC 301
E-Mail: jwallis@jeffco.edu
Phone Extension:
Bio: Jennifer earned her Master`s in Social Work degree from St. Louis University and her Bachelor`s of Art`s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Maryville University. Jennifer has worked with women who have been abused by their spouses, women who have been in prison, children who were involved with the juvenile justice system, children involved in special education, women and children with alcohol and/or drug addictions, children whose parents were either separated or divorced and their parents, children who have been abused (physically and sexually) by their parents and children and adults who are mentally ill. Currently Jennifer works part time for the Fox C-6 School District as a school social worker at the Don Earl Early Childhood Center.
