Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: DAAC-1311 (Section: 60, CRN: 91434)
Counseling Theories
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Instructor Information
Instructor Robert White
Email whiterl@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6307
Office Student Center - Room: 401
Office Hours Off-Campus
Office hour: none
Additional Contact Information Contact: whiter@lamarpa.edu
Course Information
Description An examination of major theories and current treatment modalities used in the field of counseling
Required 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.

Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: Updated 10th Ed; Gerald Corey; ISBN: 978-1-305-26372-7
 
Motivational Interviewing: 3rd Ed; William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick; ISBN: 978-160918-227-4
 

Additional Materials/Resources NONE
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes
Course Level: Introductory
 
Course Description: An examination of major theories and current treatment modalities used in the field of counseling.
 
End-of-Course Outcomes: Identify major counseling theories; define and explain techniques relevant to the various theories; and identify major approaches to treatment.
 
Lab Recommended
 
CIP Code Description: 51.1501 (Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling)

Program Student Learning Outcomes • Demonstrates effective, ethical, multicultural care for a diverse group of individuals within the scope of practice of a professional counselor in the field of behavioral addictions and substance use disorders.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct professional screening, assessment, treatment planning, prevention and education, case coordination services, and documentation of those services as a Substance Abuse Counselor.
• 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. 
Lecture Topics Outline
 
Welcome & Overview of
 Syllabus & Calendar
Zoom meeting
Reading assignment:
Introduction and Overview
 
 TPCP text, Chapter 1: Theory in Practice
 
 
No Class
Labor Day Holiday
 
Reading assignment:
TPCP text, Chapter 2
The Counselor: Person and Professional 
 
 
 
Reading assignment
Ethical Issues in Counseling Practice
TPCP text, Chapter 3
 
 
 
Reading assignment:
Adlerian Therapy
  TPCP text, Chapter 5
Reading Assignment:
 Person- Centered Therapy
TPCP text, Chapter 7
&
Motivational Interviewing
Video
https://youtu.be/s3MCJZ7OGRk
Reading assignment:
Gestalt Therapy
TPCP text, Chapter 8
 
 
No Class Meeting
Independent Mid-Term Review
Exam over Chapters 1-8, excluding 4
 
 
Mid-Term
Exam over Chapters 1-8, excluding 4
 
Reading assignment:
Behavior Therapy
TPCP text, Chapter 9
 
 
Reading Assignment:
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
TPCP text, Chapter 10
Choice Theory/Reality Therapy
Reading assignment:
TPCP text, Chapter 11
Feminist Therapy
Reading assignment:
TPCP text, Chapter 12
Postmodern Approaches
Reading Assignment:
TPCP text, Chapter 13
Happy Thanksgiving
Family Systems Therapy
Reading Assignment:
TPCP text, Chapter 14
 
                  Final Review

Major Assignments Schedule DAAC_1311_60_202290_P00338782.docx
Final Exam Date December 5, 2022 - 1:00 AM   Through  December 5, 2022 - 1:00 AM
Grading Scale
A B C D F
100-90 89-80 79-70 69-60 59 - below

Determination of
Final Grade
Attendance              25%
Discussion Board    25%
Mid-Term Exam       25%
Final Exam              25%

Course Policies
Instructor Policies If you want to discuss your grades, please schedule an appointment via email.
Attendance Policy 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 (which is spelled out by the instructor).
Additional Information none
Institutional Policies
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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.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern 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.
Department Information
Allied Health
Chair:Shirley MacNeill
Email:macneisb@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6365