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Fall 2018 Course Syllabus
Course: DAAC-1319- Section: 71 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders |
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| Instructor | Linda White | ||||||||
| whitel@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6356 | ||||||||
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| Description | An overview of causes and consequences of addiction, the major drug classifications, and the counselor's code of ethics | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
1. Describe modern approaches to substance abuse counseling and conceptualizations. 2. Explain a social justice view of substance abuse counseling. 3. Characterize evidence-based practices. 4. Articulate best approaches to conceptualizing substance abuse counseling approaches. 5 Outline multicultural approaches to treating substance use disorders. |
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| Core Objectives |
This course provides an introduction and .overview of causes and consequences of addiction, the major drug classifications, and the counselor's code of ethics. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
1. Describe modern approaches to substance abuse counseling and conceptualizations. 2. Explain a social justice view of substance abuse counseling. 3. Characterize evidence-based practices. 4. Articulate best approaches to conceptualizing substance abuse counseling approaches. 5 Outline multicultural approaches to treating substance use disorders. |
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| Textbooks |
Required Text: Lewis, A. Judith., Dana, Q. Robert., and Blevins, A. Gregory. 2018. Substance Abuse Counseling. Sixth Edition: Boston, Ma: CENGAGE Publications. NOTE* You will need to login into the website below and create an account as a student to download textbook. ISBN: 9781337566612 Student Study Site: http://login.cengage.com. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
1. Substance Abuse Counseling LABOR DAY – HOLIDAY 2. Drugs And Their Effects 3. Motivational Interviewing 4. Assessment and Treatment Planning Activity 5. Helping Clients Change 6. Empowering Clients though Group Work 7. Maintaining Change in Substance Use Behaviors 8.Working With Families THANKGIVING - HOLIDAY 9. Successful Service Programs 10. Preventing Substance Abuse Review Final Week |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
1. Substance Abuse Counseling LABOR DAY – HOLIDAY 2. Drugs And Their Effects 3. Motivational Interviewing 4. Assessment and Treatment Planning Activity 5. Helping Clients Change 6. Empowering Clients though Group Work 7. Maintaining Change in Substance Use Behaviors 8.Working With Families THANKGIVING - HOLIDAY 9. Successful Service Programs 10. Preventing Substance Abuse Review Final Week |
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| Final Exam Date | December 10, 2018 - 2:00 PM Through December 10, 2018 - 2:00 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
GRADING POLICY AND EVALUATION Grading Scale: (sample 10- point scale) A B C D F 100-90 89-80 79-70 69-60 59 - below |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Discussion Board 50% Mid-Term Exam 20% Activity 10% Final Exam 20% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies | By Appointment only | ||||||||
| Attendance Policy |
Assignments will be posted on Mondays by 5:00 pm. They will be due on Sundays by 11:59a.m. Students will be expected to participate in threaded Discussion Board topics. Participation is required in the discussion threads by responding to the thread, then posting engaging comments or questions to at least two other peer’s posting to receive complete credit for assignment. Discussions and Assignments will receive a 10% grade reduction for each day they are overdue. Quizzes, Exams, will not be accepted late. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Students should log into the course each day and check emails and announcements. You will need to notify instructor prior to absence, to receive opportunity for make –up work. Assignments, Quizzes & Exam. |
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| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
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| Important Information | |||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| MyLamarPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA. | ||||||||
| Other | By Appointment Only | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||