ACD-140: Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency and the Human Services Worker

Course Description

Designed to heighten students' awareness of substance abuse problems. Students will develop a base knowledge concerning the pharmacology of drugs, including the different types of drugs and their physiological and psychological effects. An exploration of the social response to their use will be included. Areas of social service practice to be covered include theories and models of the etiology of chemical dependency as well as tactics of prevention and treatment designed to meet client needs. (Carries MCC college credit and 45 hours N.Y.S. OASAS-approved credit.) Three class hours.

Prerequisites

Placement at ENG 101 level.

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ACD-140 Sections for Fall 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

3 Sections Offered

ACD-140, Section CC1

CRN #10006
Remote (Zoom Meeting)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureRemote (Zoom Meeting)Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026Tuesday
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Type Lecture
Location Remote (Zoom Meeting)
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time Tuesday
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

ACD-140, Section CC2

CRN #14114
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

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Seats Remaining

27

Already on Waitlist

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureDowntown Campus
Room 600
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026Tuesday, Thursday
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Type Lecture
Location Downtown Campus
Room 600
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
11:00 am - 12:15 pm

ACD-140, Section SL1

CRN #21873
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

27

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A