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    Substance and Technology Addiction

    Course Code: MSW066

    Course Title: Substance and Technology Addiction

    Total Credit: 2

    Total hrs: 45

    Course Type: Open Elective


    • Course Description: Addiction studies are designed to help students to develop an understanding of substance and technology (behavioral) addictions from bio-psychosocial perspective. This paper focuses on familiarizing the students about its various concepts, developmental process and effects. Students will examine both disorders pertaining to substance and technology (behavioral). There will also be a focus on vulnerable populations to problematic use of substance and technology. The consequences of addictions will be studied at the individual, academy, daily routine life, occupational, family, community and societal levels. This course will draw on current research in the field of addictions, and will emphasize critical thinking and analysis of the current controversies in the field. The students will have an overview of the theories/models/frameworks adopted in the area of substance and technology/Internet/ addiction.

    • Course Objectives:

    • To understand the historical development, growth, concepts related to Use, Problematic use, Abuse, Dependence/Addiction to Technology/Internet/ Social networking sites/Mobile, other electronic gadgets, substance and its prevalence.

    • To understand the overview of behavioral addiction.

    • To understand the various factors, models/approaches/theories pertaining to substance and technology addiction/dependence.

    • To understand the effects, psychosocial intervention and recovery process pertaining to substance and technology addiction/dependence.

    • To emphasize critical thinking and analysis of the current controversies in the field of technology/Internet Addiction.
    • Course Learning Outcome This course will familiarize the students with the concepts related to use, problematic use, abuse, dependence /addiction to technology and substances. Students will gain insight pertaining to its developmental factors, models/approaches/theories, signs and symptoms, effects, treatment and recovery process. The paper will further develop critical thinking ability among students about the epidemic of this new phenomenon (Internet Gaming Addiction) and the current controversies in the field of technology/Internet Addiction across the globe.

    Units

    Content

    Hours

     

    Unit 1

    Substance and Technology Addiction

    Concept, terminology (Use, Problematic use, Abuse, Dependence/Addiction to Technology/Internet/ Mobile, other electronic gadgets, and substances), historical development, growth, its prevalence, sub-types, signs and symptoms, and overview of behavioral addiction. Similarity and Differences between substance and technology addiction.

    15

    Unit 2

    Factors and Models/Approaches/Theories related to Substance and Technology Addiction

    Protective and risk factors

    Etiological perspectives of substance and technology (behavioral) addiction.

    Introduction to the Bio-psychosocial model of substance and technology.

    10

    Unit 3

    Effects of Substance and Technology Addiction

    Effects of usage, abuse/addiction of substance and technology at different levels – personal, routine life, academic, family, social and occupation.

    10

    Unit 4

    Assessment and Treatment Modalities of Substance and Technology Addiction:

    Diagnostic tools and other instruments to assess substance and Internet/Technology addiction.

    Psychosocial and pharmacological therapies pertaining to technology addiction.

    Recovery process and outcomes pertaining to technology addiction

    10

    Essential Reading


    • American Psychiatric Association (1994), Diagnostic Criterion from DSM-IV. Washington DC: American Psychiatric Association,.

    • Ahuja, N. (2002). A short textbook of psychiatry. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.

    • Kaplan, H.L., Freedman A.M. & Saddock B.J. (1980). Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry. Baltimore/ London: Williams & Wilkins.

    • World Health Organization (1992). The ICD-10 classification of mental and behavioral disorders: Clinical description and diagnostic guidelines. Oxford University Press.

    • Young, K. S. (1997). Internet Addiction: Symptoms, evaluation, and treatment. Innovations in Clinical Practice, 17

    Recommended Reading


    • American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association.

    • Grant, J.E., Brewer, J.A., Potenza, M.N. (2006). The neurobiology of substance and behavioural addictions. CNS Spectr, 11(12):924-930.

    • Miller, W., Rollnick, S. (2002). Motivational interviewing. 2nd Edition. New York and London: Guilford Press.

    • Prochaska, J.A., DiClemente, C.C., & Norcross, J.C. (1992). In search of how people change. Applications to addictive behaviour. Am. Psych.47: 1102-1114.

    Admission Queries

    For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:

    The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 92430 80800
    +91 80 4012 9400

    Email IDs
    Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
    NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
    International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
    Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 80 4012 9800,
    +91 80 4012 9802
    +91 80 4012 9820

    Email
    admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
    Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
    Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

    Phone
    1800-123-3212

    Email
    admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
    Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 080 4655 1306

    Email
    admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
    Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 97422 44407
    +91 80 6989 6666

    Email
    admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
    Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

    Phone
    1800-123-2009

    Email
    admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

    Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
    Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    (Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)

    Substance and Technology Addiction

    Course Code: MSW066

    Course Title: Substance and Technology Addiction

    Total Credit: 2

    Total hrs: 45

    Course Type: Open Elective


    • Course Description: Addiction studies are designed to help students to develop an understanding of substance and technology (behavioral) addictions from bio-psychosocial perspective. This paper focuses on familiarizing the students about its various concepts, developmental process and effects. Students will examine both disorders pertaining to substance and technology (behavioral). There will also be a focus on vulnerable populations to problematic use of substance and technology. The consequences of addictions will be studied at the individual, academy, daily routine life, occupational, family, community and societal levels. This course will draw on current research in the field of addictions, and will emphasize critical thinking and analysis of the current controversies in the field. The students will have an overview of the theories/models/frameworks adopted in the area of substance and technology/Internet/ addiction.

    • Course Objectives:

    • To understand the historical development, growth, concepts related to Use, Problematic use, Abuse, Dependence/Addiction to Technology/Internet/ Social networking sites/Mobile, other electronic gadgets, substance and its prevalence.

    • To understand the overview of behavioral addiction.

    • To understand the various factors, models/approaches/theories pertaining to substance and technology addiction/dependence.

    • To understand the effects, psychosocial intervention and recovery process pertaining to substance and technology addiction/dependence.

    • To emphasize critical thinking and analysis of the current controversies in the field of technology/Internet Addiction.
    • Course Learning Outcome This course will familiarize the students with the concepts related to use, problematic use, abuse, dependence /addiction to technology and substances. Students will gain insight pertaining to its developmental factors, models/approaches/theories, signs and symptoms, effects, treatment and recovery process. The paper will further develop critical thinking ability among students about the epidemic of this new phenomenon (Internet Gaming Addiction) and the current controversies in the field of technology/Internet Addiction across the globe.

    Units

    Content

    Hours

     

    Unit 1

    Substance and Technology Addiction

    Concept, terminology (Use, Problematic use, Abuse, Dependence/Addiction to Technology/Internet/ Mobile, other electronic gadgets, and substances), historical development, growth, its prevalence, sub-types, signs and symptoms, and overview of behavioral addiction. Similarity and Differences between substance and technology addiction.

    15

    Unit 2

    Factors and Models/Approaches/Theories related to Substance and Technology Addiction

    Protective and risk factors

    Etiological perspectives of substance and technology (behavioral) addiction.

    Introduction to the Bio-psychosocial model of substance and technology.

    10

    Unit 3

    Effects of Substance and Technology Addiction

    Effects of usage, abuse/addiction of substance and technology at different levels – personal, routine life, academic, family, social and occupation.

    10

    Unit 4

    Assessment and Treatment Modalities of Substance and Technology Addiction:

    Diagnostic tools and other instruments to assess substance and Internet/Technology addiction.

    Psychosocial and pharmacological therapies pertaining to technology addiction.

    Recovery process and outcomes pertaining to technology addiction

    10

    Essential Reading


    • American Psychiatric Association (1994), Diagnostic Criterion from DSM-IV. Washington DC: American Psychiatric Association,.

    • Ahuja, N. (2002). A short textbook of psychiatry. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.

    • Kaplan, H.L., Freedman A.M. & Saddock B.J. (1980). Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry. Baltimore/ London: Williams & Wilkins.

    • World Health Organization (1992). The ICD-10 classification of mental and behavioral disorders: Clinical description and diagnostic guidelines. Oxford University Press.

    • Young, K. S. (1997). Internet Addiction: Symptoms, evaluation, and treatment. Innovations in Clinical Practice, 17

    Recommended Reading


    • American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association.

    • Grant, J.E., Brewer, J.A., Potenza, M.N. (2006). The neurobiology of substance and behavioural addictions. CNS Spectr, 11(12):924-930.

    • Miller, W., Rollnick, S. (2002). Motivational interviewing. 2nd Edition. New York and London: Guilford Press.

    • Prochaska, J.A., DiClemente, C.C., & Norcross, J.C. (1992). In search of how people change. Applications to addictive behaviour. Am. Psych.47: 1102-1114.

    Admission Queries

    For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:

    The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 92430 80800
    +91 80 4012 9400

    Email IDs
    Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
    NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
    International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
    Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 80 4012 9800,
    +91 80 4012 9802
    +91 80 4012 9820

    Email
    admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
    Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
    Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

    Phone
    1800-123-3212

    Email
    admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

    The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 92430 80800
    +91 80 4012 9400

    Email IDs
    Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
    NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
    International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
    Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 80 4012 9800,
    +91 80 4012 9802
    +91 80 4012 9820

    Email
    admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
    Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
    Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

    Phone
    1800-123-3212

    Email
    admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
    Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 080 4655 1306

    Email
    admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
    Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 97422 44407
    +91 80 6989 6666

    Email
    admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
    Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

    Phone
    1800-123-2009

    Email
    admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
    Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 080 4655 1306

    Email
    admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
    Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 97422 44407
    +91 80 6989 6666

    Email
    admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
    Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

    Phone
    1800-123-2009

    Email
    admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

    Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
    Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    (Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)

  • Social Welfare and Services


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    Social Welfare and Services

    Course Code: MSW061

    Course Title: Social Welfare and Services                                    

    Total Credit: 2                                                                          Total hrs: 45

    Course Type: Open Elective


    • Course Description: This course introduces concepts of social welfare and social services. The course aims to nurture the students’ interest and skills to contribute the welfare needs of society. The Content of this course aims to introduce the professional social work, Welfare needs and methods.

    • Course Objectives:

    • To understand the concepts and the scope of Social Welfare and Services

    • To learn the welfare needs of various sections of society

    • To familiarize the methods of Social work, Social Welfare and Services
    • Course Learning Outcome Students will understand the social needs of Indian society and they would contribute in enhancing the quality of life among marginalized sections of the society. Social sense and social work skills will help them to adapt with difficult circumstances of social life.

    Units

    Content

    Hours

    Unit 1

     Introduction

    Social Welfare, Social Service &Social Work.

    History and philosophy of social welfare and services.

    Needs and Problems of Indian Society. Problems of marginalized and vulnerable populations.

    15

    Unit 2

      Welfare needs

    Child welfare, women welfare, labor welfare, welfare of elderly, welfare of person with disability, educational needs of populations.                             

    15

    Unit 3

    Methods

    Methods of social work: working with individuals, groups and communities. Agency registration and administrative procedure, application of research in social welfare and social services and project management.

    15

    Essential Reading


    • Ahuja, R. (1992). Social problems in India. Jaipur: Rawat publications.

    • Au, C. F. (1994). The status of theory and knowledge development in social welfare administration. Administration in Social Work, 18(3), 27-57.

    • Reamer, F. G. (1993). Ethical dilemmas in social service. US: Columbia University Press.

    • Sachdeva, D. R. (1992). Social Welfare Administration in India. NewDelhi: Kitab Mahal..

    • Saleebey, D. (2012). The strengths perspective in social work practice. NewDelhi: Pearson Higher Ed.

    Recommended Reading


    • Grinnell Jr, R. M., & Unrau, Y. (2005). Social work research and evaluation: Quantitative and qualitative approaches. UK: Cengage Learning.

    • Hamilton, G. (1942). Theory and practice of social case work. New York School of Social Work.

    Admission Queries

    For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:

    The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 92430 80800
    +91 80 4012 9400

    Email IDs
    Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
    NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
    International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
    Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 80 4012 9800,
    +91 80 4012 9802
    +91 80 4012 9820

    Email
    admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
    Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
    Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

    Phone
    1800-123-3212

    Email
    admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
    Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 080 4655 1306

    Email
    admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
    Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 97422 44407
    +91 80 6989 6666

    Email
    admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
    Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

    Phone
    1800-123-2009

    Email
    admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

    Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
    Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    (Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)

    Social Welfare and Services

    Course Code: MSW061

    Course Title: Social Welfare and Services                                    

    Total Credit: 2                                                                          Total hrs: 45

    Course Type: Open Elective


    • Course Description: This course introduces concepts of social welfare and social services. The course aims to nurture the students’ interest and skills to contribute the welfare needs of society. The Content of this course aims to introduce the professional social work, Welfare needs and methods.

    • Course Objectives:

    • To understand the concepts and the scope of Social Welfare and Services

    • To learn the welfare needs of various sections of society

    • To familiarize the methods of Social work, Social Welfare and Services
    • Course Learning Outcome Students will understand the social needs of Indian society and they would contribute in enhancing the quality of life among marginalized sections of the society. Social sense and social work skills will help them to adapt with difficult circumstances of social life.

    Units

    Content

    Hours

    Unit 1

     Introduction

    Social Welfare, Social Service &Social Work.

    History and philosophy of social welfare and services.

    Needs and Problems of Indian Society. Problems of marginalized and vulnerable populations.

    15

    Unit 2

      Welfare needs

    Child welfare, women welfare, labor welfare, welfare of elderly, welfare of person with disability, educational needs of populations.                             

    15

    Unit 3

    Methods

    Methods of social work: working with individuals, groups and communities. Agency registration and administrative procedure, application of research in social welfare and social services and project management.

    15

    Essential Reading


    • Ahuja, R. (1992). Social problems in India. Jaipur: Rawat publications.

    • Au, C. F. (1994). The status of theory and knowledge development in social welfare administration. Administration in Social Work, 18(3), 27-57.

    • Reamer, F. G. (1993). Ethical dilemmas in social service. US: Columbia University Press.

    • Sachdeva, D. R. (1992). Social Welfare Administration in India. NewDelhi: Kitab Mahal..

    • Saleebey, D. (2012). The strengths perspective in social work practice. NewDelhi: Pearson Higher Ed.

    Recommended Reading


    • Grinnell Jr, R. M., & Unrau, Y. (2005). Social work research and evaluation: Quantitative and qualitative approaches. UK: Cengage Learning.

    • Hamilton, G. (1942). Theory and practice of social case work. New York School of Social Work.

    Admission Queries

    For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:

    The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 92430 80800
    +91 80 4012 9400

    Email IDs
    Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
    NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
    International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
    Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 80 4012 9800,
    +91 80 4012 9802
    +91 80 4012 9820

    Email
    admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
    Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
    Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

    Phone
    1800-123-3212

    Email
    admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

    The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 92430 80800
    +91 80 4012 9400

    Email IDs
    Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
    NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
    International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
    Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 80 4012 9800,
    +91 80 4012 9802
    +91 80 4012 9820

    Email
    admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
    Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
    Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

    Phone
    1800-123-3212

    Email
    admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
    Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 080 4655 1306

    Email
    admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
    Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 97422 44407
    +91 80 6989 6666

    Email
    admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
    Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

    Phone
    1800-123-2009

    Email
    admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
    Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 080 4655 1306

    Email
    admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
    Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

    Phone
    +91 97422 44407
    +91 80 6989 6666

    Email
    admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
    Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

    Phone
    1800-123-2009

    Email
    admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

    Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
    Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    (Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)