Fall 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: DAAC-1317- Section: 60
Basic Counseling Skills 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Robert White
E-mailwhiterl@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6307
Office
Location:Student Center - Room: 401
Hours:None
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description Basic Counseling Skills: This course is designed to facilitate development of basic communication skills necessary to develop an effective helping relationship with clients. It includes the utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families, or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and it's ramifications; examination of alternative solutions; and decision making.
Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes Students will Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the basics of counseling principles, theories and skills to include crisis management.
Demonstrate knowledge of the various models and theories of behavioral addictions and substance use disorders and other problems related to addiction
Core Objectives Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
* Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
* Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view
* Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes Students will Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the basics of counseling principles, theories and skills to include crisis management.(PSLO 3)
Demonstrate knowledge of the various models and theories of behavioral addictions and substance use disorders and other problems related to addiction.(PSLO 4).
Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Textbook: Developing Clinical Skills for Substance Abuse Counseling Author: Daniel Yalisove Year of Publication: 2010 ISBN: 978-1556203077
Lecture Topics
Outline


Week 1
08-23-21
Syllabus Orientation

Basic Skills Lecture
Introduction to Concepts of Basic Counseling Skills
https://youtu.be/lJXSf-cx8V8

Read Chapter 1

(Zoom) Live Lecture
5:30 p.m.
Recorded Videos
Watch Basic Counseling Skills Video
Discussion Board
What two counseling skills you see as important and why?

Week 2
09-06-21
Labor Day Holiday
No Class

Week 3
09-13-21
Diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder
Chapter 2

Live Lecture
5:30 p.m.
(Zoom)

Week 4
09-20-21
Stages of Change
https://youtu.be/1fYPPbSWlbl

Recorded Videos
Watch Stages of Change Video
Discussion Board
People who are able to change had what in common?

Week 5
09-27-21
Motivational Interviewing

(Last Day to Drop Without Penalty)
Live Lecture
5:30 p.m.
(Zoom)

Week 6
10-04-21
Motivational Interviewing
Review
https://youtu.be/s3MCJZ7OGRk
Recorded Videos
Watch Motivational Interviewing Video
Discussion Board
What are the benefits of using Motivational Interviewing

Week 7
10-11-21
Chapters 1&2
MIDTERM EXAM

Week 8
10-18-21
Reading Assignment:
Chapter 3
Read Chapter 3: Some Basic Principles of Substance Abuse Counseling

Week 9
10-25-21
Some Basic Principles of Substance Abuse Counseling
Chapter 3
Live Lecture
5:30 p.m.
(Zoom)

Week 10
11-01-21
Reading Assignment:
Chapter 4
Read Chapter 4: Applying the Principles of BSGS to prepare for a client session
Week 11

11-08-21
Applying the Principles of BSGS to prepare for a client session
Chapter 4
Live Lecture
5:30 p.m.
(Zoom)

Week 12
11-15-21
Chapter 4 Review
Live Lecture
5:30 p.m.
(Zoom)

Week 13
11-22-21
Final Review
Self Study
(No Class)

Week 14
11-29-21
Final Review
Live Lecture
5:30 p.m.
(Zoom)

Week 15
12-06-21
Final Exam
Final Exam
Major Assignments
Schedule		 DAAC_1317_60_202190_P00338782.pdf
Final Exam Date December 6, 2021 - 2:0 PM
Grading Scale Grading Scale: (sample 10- point scale)
A
B
C
D
F
100-90 =A
89-80 = B
79-70 = C
69-60 = D
59-below = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Attendance 25%
Discussion Board    25%
Mid-Term Exam    25%
Final Exam    25%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies It is expected that this class will contain information that at times will be of a personal nature to many students. It is also expected that all students will maintain the dignity and respect of any personal stories shared within the group. I will be available to any student who wishes to discuss private matters regarding material in class/ If you feel you need professional counseling services, the College has a counseling center available to students, or I can furnish a referral for you.
Attendance Policy Students are to log into the course daily to check emails and announcements.
Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students with more than three absences from the course will receive an academic penalty of 10 points off attendance final score for every unexcused missed class, after three unexcused absences.
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.
Facility Policies
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department
Allied Health
Chair:Shirley MacNeill
E-mail:macneisb@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6365

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.