Session

Winter 2025

 Term

W

Format

ONLN (Fully Online)

Instructor

Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite

Introduction to the field of addictions. Based on the premise that the concept of addiction is socially constructed, the course will examine definitions of addiction, the relation of addiction to the state, treatment, recovery, change and future directions in the field. Note 1: This course is offered on a full Internet basis. Note 2: Students are required to have access to a computer that is able to support the software requirements of the course. Note 3: This course does not count for major credit in social work. Note 4: This course is not open to social work majors.

Course Start Up

Course Websites hosted on York's "eClass" are accessible to students during the first week of the term. It takes two business days from the time of your enrolment to access your course website. Course materials begin to be released on the course website during the first week. To log in to your eClass course visit the York U eClass Portal and login with your Student Passport York Account. If you are creating and participating in Zoom meetings you may also go directly to the York U Zoom Portal.

For further course Start Up details, review the Getting Started webpage.

For IT support, students may contact University Information Technology Client Services via askit@yorku.ca or (416) 736-5800. Please also visit UIT Student Services or the Getting Help - UIT webpages.