James Saunders
4282 Thornbury Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 964-0488
Jsaunde3@uccs.edu
Education
Ed.D Counseling Psychology, Argosy University
M.A.Counseling and Human Services, University of Colorado, Colorado
Springs, CO
M.Div. Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft Wayne, IN
B.A. History, Carthage College, Kenosha, WI
Work Experience
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Senior Instructor, College of
Education, Counseling and Human Services Dept. August 2011 - Present
Substance Abuse Counselor, Army Substance Abuse Program, Ft. Carson
CO. Aug. 2009-2011
Substance Abuse Counselor and Behavioral Health Therapist, Penrose
–
St
Francis Hospital, 2007 - 2009
Adjunct Faculty Member Pikes Peak Community College Social Work Program,
2005 - Present
Substance Abuse Counselor, El Paso County Dept of Health and Environment,
Colorado Springs, CO, 2001-2007
Chaplain, United States Air Force, 1979-2001
Parish Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Casey, IL, 1977-1979
Courses Taught
Measurement and Appraisal – Graduate
Theories and Techniques in Group Counseling – Graduate
Foundations of Addiction – Graduate
Introduction to Counseling and Human Services – Undergraduate
Advanced Techniques in Counseling – Graduate
Practicum in Counseling – Graduate
Introduction to Drugs and Alcohol – Undergraduate
Roles and Functions of the Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Psychopharmacology - Graduate
Motivational Interviewing - Graduate
Advanced Pharmacology – Graduate
Infectious Diseases - Graduate
Issues/Ethics/Trends in Professional Counseling - Graduate

Professional Organizations
American Counseling Association (professional member), 2001- present
National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
Society of Addiction Counselors of Colorado
Honors and Awards
Meritorious Service Medal, Six Oak Leaf Clusters, United States Air Force,
1982-2001
Chi Sigma Iota Academic and Professional Honor Society, May 2000