College of San Mateo
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Course Revision (Minor)
Course Revision (Major)
Date: 1/15/09
Department:
Social Science
Course Title:
Special Population Groups in Alcohol and Other Drugs Studies
Total Semester Hours: Lecture: 48
Number: 310
Lab:
Length of Course
Letter
)
Open entry/Open exit
1.
By Arrangement:
Grading
Semester-long
Short course (Number of weeks
Homework: 96
Units: 3.0
Pass/No Pass
Grade Option (letter or Pass/No Pass)
Prerequisite (Attach Enrollment Limitation Validation Form.)
None.
2.
Corequisite (Attach Enrollment Limitation Validation Form.)
None.
3.
Recommended Preparation (Attach Enrollment Validation Form.)
EligIbility for ENGL 838 or 848 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in READ 400, 405, or
415 with a grade of C or higher OR skill level as indicated by the reading placement tests or other
measures.
4.
Catalog Description (Include prerequisites/corequisites/recommended preparation.)
Minimum of 48 lecture hours per term. Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 848 or
ENGL 838 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in READ 400, 405, or 415 with a grade of C
or higher OR skill level as indicated by the reading placement tests or other measures.
Survey of special population groups in alcohol and other drug studies (AOD) and their
characteristics, particular intervention needs, and individual responses to treatment. Particular
attention given to ethnic/racial, gender, age, economic, sexual orientation, and disabled issues.
(AA, Area E5b, CSU)
5.
Class Schedule Description (Include prerequisites/corequisites/recommended preparation.)
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 848 or ENGL 838 and completion of or concurrent
enrollment in READ 400, 405, or 415 with a grade of C or higher OR skill level as indicated by the
reading placement tests or other measures.
Survey of special population groups in alcohol and other drug studies (AOD) and their
characteristics, particular intervention needs, and individual responses to treatment. Particular
attention given to ethnic/racial, gender, age, economic, sexual orientation, and disabled issues.
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6.
Student Learning Outcomes (Identify 1-6 expected learner outcomes using active verbs.)
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
I. Recognize the social, political, economic, and cultural context within which substance use,
abuse, and addiction exist;
2. Develop an effective counseling approach to the treatment of diverse populations in
treatment for substance;
3. Utilize the basic principles and practices of cultural competent counseling to engage
clients; to direct and support their progress through treatment;
4. Know the importance of diverse experiences of special population groups; age, gender,
ethnicity/race, sexual orientation and disability in order to identify the best counseling
approach to treatment for substance;
5. Identify the special service needs when working with clients from special population groups.
7.
Course Objectives (Identify specific teaching objectives detailing course content and activities.
For some courses, the course objectives will be the same as the student learning outcomes. If
this is the case, please simply indicate this in this section).
Same as the learning outcomes.
8.
Course Content (Brief but complete topical outline of the course that includes major subject
areas [1-2 pages]. Should reflect all course objectives listed above. In addition, you may attach
a sample course syllabus with a timeline.)
I.Orientation and Introductions
Importance of Multicultural Assessment
Cultural, Class, Race and Gender
II. Multicultural Journey to Cultural Competence
III. The Politics of Counseling and Psychotherapy and Socio Political Considerations of Trust and
Mistrust
IV. Sociopolitical Implications of Oppression: Mistrust in
Counseling/Therapy
V. Racial, Gender, and Sexual Orientation
Microagressions: Implications for Counseling and
Psychotherapy
VI. Strength Based Helping Strategies, Addiction
Treatment, A Strengths Perspective, Chapter 3
VII. Barriers to Multicultural Counseling and Therapy
Wounded Healers
VIII. Culturally Appropriate Intervention StrategiesIX. Multicultural Family Counseling and Therapy
Therapeutic Implications
X. Non-Western Indigenous Methods of Healing:
Implications for Counseling and Therapy-Chapter 9
XI. Racial/cultural Identity Development in People of Color:
Therapeutic Implications
XII. White Racial Identity Development
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XIII. Social Justice Counseling/Therapy
Minority Group Therapist: Working Majority and Other Minority Clients
XIV. Racial, Ethnic and Cultural Issues- Handout
Working with Women
Working with Men
XV.Counseling Individuals of Multiracial Descent
Counseling Immigrants
Counseling Refugees
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XVI.Counseling Elderly Clients
Counseling Individuals with Disability
XVII.Counseling African Americans
Counseling Latinos
XVIII. Counseling Asians Americans & Pacific IslandersFirst Nations People
XIX. Addictions Across the Lifespan
9.
Representative Instructional Methods (Describe instructor-initiated teaching strategies that
will assist students in meeting course objectives. Include examples of out-of-class assignments,
required reading and writing assignments, and methods for teaching critical thinking skills.)
If hours by arrangement are required by this course, indicate the additional instructional
activity which will be provided during this time.
Lecture. Group discussions to clarify factual and theorectical material. Illustrative materials such
as DVDs, films, CDs, videotapes, Library research on topics in the fields
10.
Representative Methods of Evaluation (Describe measurement of student progress toward
course objectives. Courses with required writing component and/or problem-solving emphasis
must reflect critical thinking component. If skills class, then applied skills.)
I. Participation class discussion.
II. Objective examinations on course material.
III. Written examinations in class.
Iv. Research for and writing of term paper/report.
11.
Representative Text Materials (With few exceptions, texts need to be current. Include
publication dates.)
Required Texts
Counseling the Culturallly Diverse, Theory and Practice, 5th Edition, Derald Wing Sue, David
Sue,John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2008
Additional Texts/Bibliography
Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes of Professional Practice
Treatment Assistance Publication # 21
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Public Health Service, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for
Substance Abuse Treatment
Rockville, MD, 1998
Addiction Treatment, A Strengths Perspective, Second Edition, Katherine Van Wormer, Diane Rae
Davis, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2008
Bridges to Recover, Addiction, Family Therapy, and Multicultural Treatment, Edited by Jo-Ann
Krestan,Free Press, 2000
Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment
Treatment Improvement Protocol # 35
Miller, W. R, Consensus Panel Chair
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for
Substance Abuse Treatment
Rockville, MD, 1999
Ethnicity and Family Therapy, edited by Monica McGoldrick, Joe Giordano, Nydia Garcia-Preto,
Third Edition, Guilford, 2005
Ethnocultural Factors in Substance Abuse Treatment, Edited by Shulamith Lala Ashneberg
Straussner, Guilford, Press, 2003
Experiencing Race, Class and Gender in the United States, Fourth Edition, Roberta FiskeRusciano, Virgina Cyrus,McGraw-Hill, 2005
Invisible Californians, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Substance Abuse Clients and their
Access to prevention, treatemnt, and recovery support services in the state. Publication No.
(ADP) 04-5682, May 2004
Multidimentional Contextual Practice, Diversity and Trnscendence, KrishnaL, Guadalupe, Doman
Lum, Brooks/Cole, 2005
Guilford Press, New York, 2001
Latino Families in Tehrapy, A Guide to Multicutlural Practice, Celia jaes Falicov, Gilford, 1998
Resiliency in Action, PracticeIdeas for overcoming Risks and Building Strengths in Youth, Families,
and Communities, Nan Henderson, Editor, Bonnie Bernard & Nancy Sharp-Light, Resiliency In
Action, Inc. 1990-2003
The Art of Mindful Facilitation,Sitrfry Seminars & Consulting, 2004
Women in Substance Abuse Tretment: Results from the Alcohol and Drug Services Study,
Publication No. ADP), SAMHSA, OAS, 2005
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