College of San Mateo
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New Course
Update/No change
Course Revision (Minor)
Course Revision (Major)
Date: 11/25/08
Department:
Social Science
Course Title:
Field Studies and Seminar II
Total Semester Hours: Lecture: 48
Number: 316
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.)
SOSC 315
2.
Corequisite (Attach Enrollment Limitation Validation Form.)
None
3.
Recommended Preparation (Attach Enrollment Validation Form.)
Eligibility for ENGL 838 or ENGL 848 and completion or concurrent enrollment in of 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 315
Recommended Preparation: eligibility 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.
Supervised practicum/internship. The second semester of a two-semester sequence placing
students in alcohol/drug abuse agencies/organizations. Participants must already be
knowledgeable about chemical dependency. (AA, CSU)
5.
Class Schedule Description (Include prerequisites/corequisites/recommended preparation.)
Supervised practicum/intership. The second 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 150
hours of documented worked in an agency or organization in the alcohol/drug abuse field (255
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hours if CAADAC certification is sought. Prerequisite: SOSC 315. 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. (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:
1.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 populations groups and
cultural diversity;
3. Discuss multidimensional assessment instruments which cover historical and 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, Counseling Duty, Standard Care;
6.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 Post-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. Agency Internships
Internship Student Manual Discussion
Research Projects
II. Laws and Ethics (Agency Counselor, Client)
Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
II. Workplace Competencies
Weekly Reports
Motivational Interviewing
III. TAP 21 Addiction Counselor Competencies
Knowledge, Skills Attitude
Motivational Interviewing
IV. Counselor/Supervisor Relationship
Motivational Change Model
Harm Reduction Model
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“Choice”
V. Clinical Evaluation:
Client Screening
Client Assessment Instruments
Addiction Severity Index
Case Analysis
VI.Treatment Planning:
VII. Co-Occurring Disorders Diagnosis
Psychiatric Diagnosis, Psychological Impairment
Relevant Diagnostic Issues, GAF Score
Decision Making Tree
VIII. Personality Disorders
Therapeutic Issues for AOD Counselors
Adolescent Psychiatric/Psychological concerns
IX. Laws and Ethics
Criminal Justice Clients
Out-Patient Clients
X. Referrals
Support Systems
Service Coordination (Case Management, Client Advocacy)
Implementing the Treatment Plan
Consulting
Continuing Assessment and Treatment Planning
XI. Counseling
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Counseling Families, Couples and Significant Others
Theories of Change
XII. Client, Family, and Community Education
Documentation
Relapse Assessment/Prevention/Education
Harm Reduction Model
XIII. Transdisciplinary Theories
Workplace Quality Improvement
Mandatory Reporting Update
XIV.Professional Competency
Understanding Addiction
Treatment Knowledge
Application to Practice
Professional Readiness
XV. Professional Goals, Opportunities, Networking
Professional Credentialing Organizations
Continuing Education
XVI. Self Evaluations
Workplace Competencies
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Final Evaluation Guidelines
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 treatment program(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.
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.
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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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