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This major provides students with an understanding of the use and problems associated with alcohol, tobacco and other psychoactive drugs. Students investigate fundamental concepts about drug use and drug users, psychoactive drug use, the nature of addiction and dependency and behaviour change. Australian and international approaches to drug policy, intervention initiatives, alcohol and other drug counselling skills, and evidence-based approaches to reducing harm are also covered. Students undertaking this major may also undertake a second major in Health Promotion, Nutrition, or Occupational Safety and Health (OS&H). A minor in Youth Work is also available.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
On Campus at Joondalup
Online
Two units within this major require students to attend on-campus classes. Students who are unable to attend classes may, with the permission of the Course Coordinator, substitute two third-year units which are not already being undertaken as part of a second major or minor.
Community Health Officer, Drug Rehabilitation Officer, Youth Worker, Child Health Officer, Health Care Officer, Health Promotion Officer, Health Officer, Drug Policy Worker, Police Officer, Quit Smoking Project Officer, Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator, Research Officer, Health Project Coordinator
There are interesting and dynamic addiction studies career pathways available in a range of health promotion agencies, not-for-profit organisations, research centres, welfare agencies, corrective services and the justice sector.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ADS1151 | Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts | 15 |
| ADS1252 | Addiction Studies: Psychoactive Drugs | 15 |
| ADS2253 | Addiction Studies: Processes of Change | 15 |
| ADS2356 | Addiction Studies: Intervention Initiatives | 15 |
| ADS3355 | Addiction Studies: Social Action | 15 |
| ADS3252 | Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 1 | 15 |
| ADS3351 | Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 2 | 15 |
| ADS3458 | Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice | 15 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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