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Spring 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: DAAC-2306- Section: 71 Substance Abuse Prevention I |
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| Instructor | Linda White | ||||||||
| whitel@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6307 | ||||||||
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| Course Information | |||||||||
| Description | Examination of substance use disorder prevention. | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
The student will be able to understand the theories that support the prevention field. The student will become familiar with the areas of prevention and how they might interact with and work in the field. Prevention evaluation and research will be taught with hands on approach that allows the student the opportunity to see how this might work in their own community. 1. Identify historical and current societal influences in substance abuse prevention. 2. Identify risk and protective factors for substance abuse within a cultural context. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of community-based prevention strategies. 4. Identify elements of good prevention program design. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of program evaluation. 6. Be knowledgeable of prevention programs and resources both locally and on a national scale. |
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| 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. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
1. Identify various roles of a professional counselor and scope of practice in field of behavioral addictions and substance use disorders treatment. 2. Demonstrate multi-cultural competency and development of professional ethics 3. Demonstrate ability to conduct professional screening, assessment, treatment planning, prevention and education, case coordination services, and documentation of those services. 4. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of crisis management and the basics of counseling principles, theories and skills. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the various models and theories of behavioral addictions and substance use disorders and other problems related to addiction. |
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| Textbooks |
Textbook: Substance Abuse Prevention: The Intersection of Science and Practice. Julie Hogan, Kristen Reed Gabrielsen, Nora Luna and Denise Grothaus. ISBN: 978-0415784719 |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
1 January 22 Orientation General Orientation Intro to course/blackboard/syllabus and Overview BB #1 2 January 29 Lesson 1 Chapter 1 Intro and Overview BB #2 3 February 5 Lesson 2 Chapter 2 Prevention research BB #3 4 February 12 Lesson 3 Chapter 3 Prevention program planning BB#4 5 February 19 Lesson 4 Chapter 4 Facts about drugs QUIZ #1 6 February 26 Lesson 5 Chapter 5 Cultural context and ethics BB#5 7 March 5 Lesson 6 Chapter 6 Human Development theory BB#6 8 March 12 SPRING BREAK 9 March 19 Lesson 7 Chapter 7 The Media and Prevention QUIZ #2 10 March 26 Lesson 8 Chapter 8 The Logic Model and Evaluation BB#7 11 April 2 Lesson 9 Chapter 9 Communication Strategies BB#8 12 April 9 Self-Study Prevention plan/Media Advertisement Research/Draft for Prevention Plan Project 13 April 16 Lesson 9 continued Common pitfalls - How not to speak in a variety of settings Assignment 14 April 23 Lesson 10 Community Readiness Survey 15 April 30 Lesson 11 PROJECT DUE 16 May 2 Review of Project May 9 Last day of class |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Grading will be based on following points: 8 Blackboard Discussions 50 (each) 2 quizzes 100 (each) Common pitfalls assignment 50 Community Readiness Survey 100 Draft of Project 100 Participation/Attendance: 50 Final Project 100 Total Possible 1000 points |
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| Final Exam Date | May 2, 2019 - 2:30 PM Through May 9, 2019 - 2:30 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
Grade Distribution A 900-1000 B 899-800 C 799-700 D 699-600 F 599-500 |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Grading will be based on following points: 8 Blackboard Discussions 50 (each) 2 quizzes 100 (each) Common pitfalls assignment 50 Community Readiness Survey 100 Draft of Project 100 Participation/Attendance: 50 Final Project 100 Total Possible 1000 points |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Academic Freedom: Each student is expected to participate in classroom discussion boards. In any discussion there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected and faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in online classroom discussions just as if these were in a classroom. Postings that contain language or content inappropriate for the classroom environment will be removed by the instructor and the student will not be given credit for that posting. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated. This same policy applies to email exchanges among students related to the course. |
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| Attendance Policy |
Attendance Policy * * Assignments on black board are counted as attendance in class. Research has shown a strong positive relationship between attendance, participation and college success. I strongly suggest regular participation in this course. 2. It is the student’s 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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| 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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
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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 |
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| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||