College of San Mateo
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New Course
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Course Revision (Minor)
Course Revision (Major)
Date: 1/15/09
Department:
Social Science
Course Title:
Field Studies and Seminar I
Total Semester Hours: Lecture: 48
Number: 315
Units:
Lab:
Length of Course
By Arrangement:
Letter
)
Open entry/Open exit
1.
Homework: 96
Grading
Semester-long
Short course (Number of weeks
3.0
Pass/No Pass
Grade Option (letter or Pass/No Pass)
Prerequisite (Attach Enrollment Limitation Validation Form.)
Prerequisite: SOSC 301 and SOSC 302
2.
Corequisite (Attach Enrollment Limitation Validation Form.)
None
3.
Recommended Preparation (Attach Enrollment Validation Form.)
Eligbility for ENGL 838 or ENGL 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 forty-eight lecture hours plus completion of a least one-hundred fifty hours of
documented work in an agency or organization in the alcohol and drug abuse field (255 hours if
CAADAC certification is sought) per term. Prerequisite: SOSC 301 and 302
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENG 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.
Supervised practicium/internship. The first semester of a two-semester sequence placing
students in alcohol/drug abuse agencies or ogranizations. Participants must already be
knowledgeable about chemical dependency. (AA,CSU)
5.
Class Schedule Description (Include prerequisites/corequisites/recommended preparation.)
Supervised practicum/intership. The first semester of a two-semester sequence placing students
in alcohol/drug abuse agencies/organizations; emphasizes and applies the values, concepts, and
skills gained from previous courses to the process of aiding chemically dependent persons.
Participants must already be knowledgeable about chemical dependency. Plus completion of at
least 150 hours of documented work in an agency or organization in the alcohol/drug abuse field
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(255 hours if CAADAC certification is sought). Prerequisite: SOSC 301 and 302. Recommended
Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 848 or ENGL 838 and completion of or concurrent enrollement 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. 48 hours of lecture per semester (CSU)
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. Utilize a range of supervisory options to discuss and learn professional boundaries and
limitations, process personal feelings regarding clients and to discuss agency program
procedures and expectations;
2. Review evidence based research, data, best practices, promising practices strategies and
innovations in AOD Treatment, co-occurring disorders and special population groups and
cultural diversity;
3. Discuss multidimensional assessment instruments which cover historical and current
substance use, physical health, mental health, family status, treatment history, current social,
legal educational and environmental constraints;
4. Develop AOD treatment strategies and evidence based modalities to the client’s stage of
abuse, dependence and recovery, to continue to modify the treatment goals and continuing
care plan;
5. Discuss the Addiction Counselor Professional Code Of Ethics, such as Confidentiality,
Mandated Reporting, Scope of Practice, Scope of Competence, Counselor Duty, Standard of
Care, Patient’s Rights, Codes,and Professional Ethical Standards;
6. To describe the Pre-Treatment strategies to engage the client, to diagnose and apply clinical
therapeutic theories to treat the client, and create a continuing care plan as a Past-Treatment
strategy;
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 student 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. Introductions, Agency Placements, Agency Agreements
Internship Manual Instructions
Tap 21 Introduction –8 Counselor Domains
Professional Ethics
Clinic Organizational Chart
II. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Internship Site Relations
Internship Agreements/Code of Ethics
Case Studies Format (2)
Case Presentations Format (1)
3 Research Articles
III. Supervisee Ethics – Chapter 1, 17
Agency Regulations
Weekly Reports
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Motivational Interviewing Review
IV. Supervisor/Supervise relationships
Boundaries and Ethics
Informed Consent – Chapter 2
Confidentiality – Chapter 3
V. Agency Procedures, Rules and Regulations
Privilege – Chapter 4
Legal Concepts in AOD Practice – Chapter 5
VI. Federal Regulations/State Regulations
VII.Regulations: Incarcerated Populations
Regulations: In-Patient/Out-Patient
VIII.Reporting Laws/Procedures
IX. The Counseling Relationship – Chapter 8
Dual Relationships – Chapter 9
X. DSM IV Case Diagnosis
Case Presentations
XI. Assessment/Diagnosis/Treatment
Treatment Records – Chapter 15
XII. Intervention/Treatment/Relapse prevention
XIII. Dual/Multiple Diagnosis (Co-Occurring Disorders)
Cultural/Specific Population Issues
XIV. Malpractice and Unprofessional Conduct - Chapter 7
I CASE STUDY DUE
XV. Professional Responsibilities
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/discussion. Guest lectures by professional in the field. Group discussions in class.
Individual and small-group assignments. Written reports on selected topics. Site visitation and
oral report on tretment programs(s).
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.)
1. Participation in class discussions.
2. Objective examinations on course material.
3. Written examinations in class.
4. Research for and writing of term paper/report.
5. Supervisor Evaluations.
11.
Representative Text Materials (With few exceptions, texts need to be current. Include
publication dates.)
Alle-Corliss, L. & Alle-Corliss, R. (2006). Human Services Agencies: An orientation to Fieldwork.
Belmont, Ca.: Thompson Brooks/Cole.
Brown, Stephanie. (1985). Treating the alcoholic: A developmental model of recovery. New
York: Wiley Inter-Science.
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Capuzzi, D. & Stauffer, M. D. (2008). Foundations of Addiction Counseling. Boston, Ma.: Allyn &
Bacon.
Connors, G. J., Donovan, D. M. and DiClemente, C. C. (2001). Substance abuse treatment and the
stages of change: Selecting and planning interventions. New York: Guilford Press.
Craig, R. J. (2004). Counseling the Alcohol and Drug Dependent Client. Boston, Ma.: Allyn &
Bacon.
DiClemente, C. C. (2003). Addiction and change: How addictions develop and addicted people
recover. New York: Guilford Press.
Gorski, T. (2007). The Gorski-Cenaps Model for Recovery and Relapse Prevention. Independence,
Mo.: Independence Press.
Graham, A. W., Schulzer, T. K., Mayo-Smith, M. & Reis, R. K. (2003). Principles of Addiction
Medicine (3 ed.). Chevy Chase, MD: American Society of Addiction Medicine.
Lowinson, J. H., Ruiz, P., Millman, R. B., Langrod, J. G., (Eds.) (2005). Substance Abuse: A
comprehensive textbook (2nd ed.). Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins.
Margolis, R. B. & Zweben, J. E. (1998). Treating patients with alcohol and other drug problems:
An integrated approach. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Marlatt, G. A. & Donovan, D. M. (Eds.). (2007). Relapse prevention Second Edition: Maintenance
strategies in the treatment of addictive behaviors. New York: Guilford Press.
Marlatt, G. A., & Wilkewitz, K. (2008). Addictive Behavior: New Readings on Etiology, Prevention
and Treatment. New York: Guilford Press.
Miller, W. R. & Rollnick, S. (2002). Motivational Interviewing: Preparing people for change.
New York: Guilford Press.
Miller, W. R. & Carroll, K. (2006). Rethinking Substance Abuse. New York, Guilford Press.
Mueser, K. T., Noordsy, D. I., Drake R. C. & Fox, L. (2003). Integrated treatment for Dual
Disorders: A guide for effective treatment. New York: Guilford Press.
Najavits, L. M. (2002). Seeking Safety: A treatment manual for PTSD and substance abuse. New
York: Guilford Press.
Powell, D. J. (1993). Clinical Supervision in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling. New York:
Lexington Books.
Schuckit, M. A. (2006). Drug and alcohol abuse: A clinical guide to diagnosis and treatment. New
York: Springer Science+Business Media
Seligman, M. E. (2004). Authentic Happiness. New York: Free Press.
Sorenson, J. L., Rawson, R.A., Gyuydish, J. & Zweben, J. E. (2003). Drug Abuse Treatment
through Collaboration: Practice and Research Partnerships that work. Washington, DC:
American Psychological Association.
Sweitzer, H. F. & King, M. A. (1999.) The successful internship: transformation and
empowerment. Pacific Grove, Ca.: Brooks/
Cole.
Washton A. & Zweben, J. E. (2006). Treating Alcohol and Drug Problems in Psychotherapy
Practice. New York: Guilford Press.
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