CAS 252 - Gambling and Gaming Disorders in Substance Abuse Counseling

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s): CAS 242 or PSYX 100 or instructor’s consent.
This course will introduce the student to gambling and gaming addictions. Content will include etiology, subtypes, stages, diagnostic criteria, theories associated with gambling and gaming addiction, and methods for assessment and treatment. Prevention and the impact on work and family relationships will also be considered. (Fall Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
Identify when gambling/gaming behaviors constitute addiction.
Evaluate the severity of gambling/gaming addiction.
Provide assessment and treatment planning for gambling/gaming addiction.
Compare and contrast treatment alternatives for gambling/gaming addiction.