HSER 333 Problem Gambling
This course presents a historic overview of gambling and describes gambling addiction and the variety of ways in which it manifests itself in society. The course will also identify diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies for the pathological gambler and how gambling impacts family, society, and crime. When the academic coursework is completed to satisfy Minnesota statute 2005 chapter 148C, this course would be credited toward the 270 hours needed for chemical dependency licensure and the 60 hours needed to meet provider status in the state of Minnesota.
Overlap: HSER 633.
Special information
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective January 1, 2021 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Define gambling typologies.
- Explain the criteria for identifying a pathological gambler.
- Identify 10 signs and symptoms of pathological gambling.
- Analyze the similarities and differences of substance use disorders and pathological gambling.
- Describe the impact of gambling on the individual, family and society.
- Compare and contrast how gambling impacts the individual and society.
- Identify the stages of gambling from abstinence to addiction.
- List the stages of recovery from problem gambling.
- Articulate their own behavioral choices and guidelines for gambling.
- Discuss technology and or process addictions.
- Understand the empirical relationship with problem gambling and mental disorders.
Spring 2026
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Problem Gambling | Johnson, Craig R. Spading, Kevin C | Books for HSER-333-50 Spring 2026 | Course details for HSER-333-50 Spring 2026 |