HLTH 252 - Drugs in Society

HLTH 252

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to participate in 6 Discussion Board Forums throughout this course. Each forum includes two parts: the thread of at least 300 words, which answers the discussion prompt and includes Scripture/biblical references and at least one additional reference to support the information, and the reply to two classmates’ threads, which must be at least 150 words each. Additionally, the student must respond to all questions posted by the instructor and classmates in his or her thread. For more information, refer to the Discussion Board Instructions and Grading Rubric found in the Assignment Instructions folder in Blackboard. These assignments align with FSLOs SSI 1, 2, 3 & 4 and CT 2, 3 & 4.

There will be 2 Case Study Analyses during the course. The student is required to read an article and analyze the issue. The student will then thoroughly discuss the prevalence or the issues using moral and biblical positions, evidence based information and, and public health issues surrounding the topic in each case analysis. The student will present the case in paragraph form using current APA formatting (Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1” margins and double-spaced). A title page and reference page including 2–3 scholarly references must be included. The student must use 2–3 scholarly references along with citations from the assigned reading to answer the case studies. The body of each case study analysis must be 2–3 pages. Students are encouraged to write using headings. An abstract page is not necessary for this assignment. For more information, refer to the Case Study Analysis Instructions and Grading Rubric found in the Assignment Instructions folder in Blackboard. These assignments align with FSLOs SSI 1 & 4 and CT 2.

As a culminating project, the student will incorporate the knowledge gained in the class into a 13–15-slide PowerPoint presentation, focusing on a specific drug of choice. The presentation’s purpose is to provide general information about the drug and then to focus on prevention of abuse. This assignment must reference at least 5 scholarly references in current APA format. For more information, refer to the Multimedia Research Instructions and Grading Rubric found in the Assignment Instructions folder in Blackboard. This assignment aligns with FSLOs SSI 1, 2, 3 & 4 and CT 2 & 4.

There will be 4 open-book/open-notes tests in this course. Each test will contain 50 multiple-choice questions that cover the textbook readings. There will be a 1-hour and 15-minute time limit. One point will be deducted for every minute the student goes over this time limit.