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Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: DAAC-1317 (Section: 50, CRN: 91495) Basic Counseling Skills |
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| Instructor | Kimberly Arrington | ||||||||
| arringtonkd@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6307 | ||||||||
| Office | Student Center - Room: 408 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Office hours:
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| Additional Contact Information | None | ||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||
| 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.
Textbook: Developing Clinical Skills for Substance Abuse Counseling Author: Daniel Yalisove Year of Publication: 2010 ISBN: 978-1556203077 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | Other web-based information and handouts will be provided | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Course Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Define the basic counseling skills necessary to the development of an effective helping relationship with clients.
2. Explain the basic counseling skills necessary to the development of an effective helping relationship with clients.
3. Define the various methods of communication
4. Identify barriers to communication in treatment.
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Learning Outcomes: Students will define and explain basic counseling skills necessary to the development of an effective helping relationship with clients. (PSLO 2).
Students will identify major approaches to treatment (PSLO 3).
Student Outcomes: Define and explain basic counseling skills necessary to the development of an effective helping relationship with clients. Identify major approaches to treatment.
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
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| Major Assignments Schedule | DAAC_1317_50_202390_P00311296.pdf | ||||||||
| Final Exam Date | December 5, 2024 - 5:30 PM Through December 6, 2024 - 7:30 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Discussion Board 30%
Attendance and participation in course 15%
Mid-Term Exam 30%
Final Exam 25%
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Contacting Instructor: I am available most efficiently through Email at all times during the day Monday - Friday. You may text me if it is an emergency and absolutely necessary, otherwise, please email. All course business is to be discussed via email. I will not discuss grades, deadlines or assignments via text. I will generally answer emails within 2-5 hours Monday - Friday at 12. Fridays and weekends I will generally respond within 24 hours. Advising, registration, other matters will be discussed in email. |
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| Attendance Policy |
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
* * Timely assignments on black board are counted as attendance Research has shown a strong positive relationship between attendance, participation and college success. I strongly suggest regular participation in this course, both mental and physical. 1. On the date of an in person class, Students on campus but not in class are considered absent. 2. It is the students responsibility to notify the instructor prior to any absence. 3. Excused absences include hospitalization of you or an immediate family member, participation in a college event, or a religious holy day. Prior notification to me for pending absences due to college events or religious holy days is required. Documentation of hospitalization is required. |
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| Additional Information |
CONFIDENTIALITY/Content Advisory: It is expected that this class will contain information that at times will be of a personal nature to many students. These classes prepare you for a career in counseling. Some class discussions will deal with difficult and sensitive topics around drug use, alcohol use, consequences of that use and other matters. The topics often lead to personal information being shared in the classroom or online in discussion boards. Privileged information that is shared may under NO CIRCUMSTANCES be repeated or shared outside the classroom. 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. The student is ultimately responsible for his/her own learning and professional growth, what you put into it is what you will get out of it! It is your responsibility to conduct a realistic self-appraisal of what you personally need to master and how you can best attain it. Challenge yourself to grow as an individual and a professional. |
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| 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. |
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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. | ||||||||
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