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May 05, 2024
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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HS 245 - Gambling as an Addiction
The course work will provide overview of current theories of gambling and problem gambling: problem prevalence rates, statewide rates and nationally; five types of gamblers: profiles of problem gamblers; men vs. women; escape vs. skill-based gambling; review of problem gambling from DSM-V; basic review of available services throughout New York State including treatment, prevention and self-help; basic knowledge of gambling venues; and special populations and their gambling practies. Students may not earn more than five credits by taking one-credit courses. Three one-credit options are not equivalent to a three-credit course and cannot be applied to the requirement of major electives.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
1 hour 1 semester 1 credit
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