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Unit Set Information

Addiction Studies Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code MAAAHU

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.

Disclaimer

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.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
• Bachelor of Health Science

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Stephen Jason BRIGHT

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

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 online counselling units from the School of Arts and Humanities.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical Health Science situations.
2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex Health Science problems.
3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions/responses.
4. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
5. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values.
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.

Related Careers

Community Health Officer, Drug Rehabilitation Officer, Youth Worker, Child Health Officer, Health Care Officer, Health Promotion Officer, Health Officer, Drug Policy Worker, Quit Smoking Project Officer, Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator, Research Officer, Health Project Coordinator

Employment Opportunities

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.

Major Structure

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