Fall 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: DAAC-1164 (Section: 11, CRN: 91822)
Practicum (or Field Experience) - Substance Abuse-Addiction Counseling 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Linda White
Email whitel@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6356
Office Allied Health - Room: Office Lobby
Office Hours NONE
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
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.

NONE
Additional Materials/Resources Practicum Manuel
Practicum Handbook
Corequisites/Prerequisites
  • DAAC-1304 Pharmacology of Addiction
  • DAAC-1311 Counseling Theories
  • DAAC-1317 Basic Counseling Skills
Learning Outcomes
  1. Assist delivering supervised mental health/addiction care to patients/clients onsite.
  2. For each of the eight (8) KSA practice dimensions I will observe treatment delivery and treatmentservices.
  3. I will attend required on campus practicum and practicum meetings and present training experiences from my clinical site experiences as requested by myinstructor.
  4. I will become more knowledgeable about mental health/addiction through my involvement of treatment resources, clinical observations and supervision by my sitesupervisor.
  5. I will register with the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Counselor Intern.
Program Student Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes 1. 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.    2. 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.   3. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the basics of counseling principles, theories and skills to include crisis management.    4. Demonstrate knowledge of the various models and theories of behavioral addictions and substance   use disorders and other problems related to addiction. 
Lecture Topics Outline
8/8/23 Informational Pre- Class
ZOOM MEETING 5:30 pm		  
8/29/23 First Week of School
ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm
 		  
9/05/23 Discussion Board #1 9/10/23
9/12/23 Forms submitted:
 		 9/17/23
09/19/23 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm
Prior to Zoom- Review Videos:
Code of Ethics
NAADAC Ethics for Counselors
Principles of Addiction-
School of Lifelong Learning		  
9/26/23 Assessment 10/1/23
10/3//23 Site Visit  
10/10/23 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm
 
 		    10/15/23
10/17/23 Discussion Board #2 10/22/23
10/24/23 Discussion Board #3 10/29/23
10/31/23 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm
 		  
11/07/23 Site Visit  
11/14/23 Site Visit  
11/21/23 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm
 		 12/3/23
11/28/23 Community Readiness Survey 12/3/23
12/05/23 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm
Informational -wrap up		  
12/12/23 ALL DOCUMENTS due
 		 12/12/23

Major Assignments Schedule DAAC_1164_11_202390_P00333156.docx
Final Exam Date August 28, 2023 - 1:0 AM   Through  December 14, 2023 - 1:0 AM
Grading Scale 90 - 100 = A     80 - 89 = B     70 - 79 = C     60 - 69 = D     Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade
  1. Pre- Course Forms 10%
  2. Satisfactory Completion of 150 Hours of Field Placement   50 %
  3. Discussion Board Assignments 10%
  4. Course work Assignments 15%
  5. Attendance- Participation 5%
  6. Post -Course Forms 5%
  7. Course Evaluations 5%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.
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 InformationAdd any additional course information here.
Academic HonestyNOTE: The following policy will be included on all course syllabi.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.Facility PoliciesNOTE: The following policies will be included in all course syllabi.

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.
Important InformationADA ConsiderationsNOTE: The following statement will be included on all course syllabi.

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.MyLSCPANOTE: The following statement will be included on all course syllabi.

Be sure to check your campus email and Blackboard classes regularly using the MyLSCPA web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.LamarPA.edu.Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and NeglectNOTE: The following statement will be included on all course syllabi.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.Title IX and Sexual MisconductNOTE: The following statement will be included on all course syllabi.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.Clery Act Crime ReportingNOTE: The following policy will be included on all course syllabi.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.Grievance / Complaint / ConcernNOTE: The following statement will be included on all course syllabi.

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.HB 2504NOTE: The following statement will be included on all course syllabi.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 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.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
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