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Discipline: Addictions Counseling: AS - Addictions Counseling - S0657

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
Co-Occurring Disorders	AD 6	Students successfully completing AD 6 will be able to identify and assess the major psychiatric disorders that co-occur with substance use disorders. Students successfully completing AD 6 will be able to describe the relationship between psychiatric disorders and substance abuse. Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify and understand the use of psychiatric medications for treatment of co-occurring mental health problems and addiction. (MO) Students successfully completing the course will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of evidence-based treatment approaches for clients with co-occurring disorders. (MO) Students completing this course will be able to provide appropriate co-occurring treatment services that honors the client's cultural and gender identity, age, race, and sociopolitical status
Abnormal Psychology	PSYC 19	Identify and analyze major psychological disorders using signs and symptoms from the current DSM. Identify and apply theoretical perspectives used to describe the causes of mental disorders.
Addiction: Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery	AD 3	Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify issues of cultural identity, ethnic background, age, and gender, in prevention, treatment, and recovery Demonstrate competence in utilization of the substance abuse assessment instrument ASAM criteria which covers historic and current use, physical and mental health, family status, treatment history, and social, economic, legal, educational, or environmental constraints Students will be able to compare and contrast historical and contemporary strategies for the prevention of substance use disorders Students successfully completing AD 3 will be able to explain the relapse prevention process
Alcohol and Drug Dependency	AD 1	Students will be able to describe the term "addiction" and explain various theories of causation. Students will be able to Identify and describe the different psychoactive substances used in America . Students successfully completing AD 1 will be able to discuss the impact of US drug policy on persons of differing ethnicity, culture, socioeconomics, or other issues of diversity Students will be able to describe the impact of substance abuse on the community, family, and individual. (MO)
Case Management and Documentation	AD 10	Students successfully completing the course will be able to prepare problem lists and treatment plans that meet licensing criteria Explain the purpose of client record documentation Describe record keeping that meets legal and ethical standards Basic competency in the completion of ASAM assessments
Child Development	SOC 15	Students will be able to apply a sociological understanding physical growth and social, emotional, and cognitive development from conception to adolescence across all major concepts of child development. Students will be able to apply a sociological understanding of the various social and environmental forces that shape child development.
Child Growth and Lifespan Development	CHLD 10	Students completing CHLD 10 - Child Growth and Development will be able to analyze data from observations of a child's play focusing on its various developmental functions. Students completing CHLD 10 - Child Growth and Development will be able to describe typical development in the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional domains throughout the lifespan. Students completing CHLD 10 - Child Growth and Development will be able to collect and analyze data on relationships, skills, and competencies at various ages throughout the life span..
Child Growth and Lifespan Development- Honors	CHLD 10H	Students completing CHLD 10H - Child Growth and Development - Honors will be able to summarize and compare theories of development. Students completing CHLD 10H - Child Growth and Development - Honors will be able to describe typical development in the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional domains throughout the lifespan.
Family Counseling	AD 9	Accurately assess, identify and analyze family problems/needs and implement appropriate interventions that demonstrate acknowledgement and support of client’s disability, gender, sexual orientation, developmental level, culture, ethnicity, age and health status Explain and apply the use of the genogram as a family counseling and assessment tool Verbalize various forms and consequences of child abuse Provide clients with psycho-educational resources on dysfunctional family dynamics, roles, values, and norms as they apply across families with diverse racial, cultural, economic, and sociopolitical backgrounds Identify patterns of codependency and the typical characteristics of adult children from dysfunctional families
Group Process and Leadership	AD 8	Students successfully completing the course will be able to compare and contrast interventions for specifically identified problems, taking into account the diverse needs and lived experiences of clients across dimensions of race, culture, age, and gender identity Students completing this course will be able to conduct self-evaluations of professional performance to enhance self-awareness and skills Students successfully completing the course will be able to explain group process as a vehicle of personal change. Students successfully completing AD 8 will be able to demonstrate 5 specific skills/techniques of an effective group leader
Introduction to Laws and Ethics for Addictions Counselors	AD 15A	Students successfully completing AD 15A will be able to identify the role of the intern in the clinical facility. Students successfully completing the course will be able to present case studies and identify clinical and ethical issues Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify and apply ethical and legal requirements for addictions counselors. Students successfully completing the course will be apply ethical principles to analyze the techniques used by professionals in the field of substance use disorder treatment.
Introduction to Psychology	PSYC 1A	Apply psychological principles to personal observations and / or experiences. Demonstrate psychology is a science by explaining how psychology utilizes the scientific method. Differentiate the major theoretical perspectives of psychology.
Introduction to Psychology - Honors	PSYC 1AH	Be able to differentiate the major theoretical perspectives of psychology. Apply psychological principles to personal experiences. Explain how psychology utilizes the scientific method
Introduction to Sociology	SOC 1	Students will identify and apply the main sociological theoretical frameworks to analyze social stratification based on race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality or other social groups. Students will apply sociological research to distinguish the interrelatedness of various social institutions and the relationship between society and the individual. Students will identify the role of culture and socialization in the development of one’s beliefs, opinions, and values.
Introduction to Sociology - Honors	SOC 1H	Students will identify and apply the main sociological theoretical frameworks to analyze social stratification based on race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality or other social groups. Students will apply sociological research to distinguish the interrelatedness of various social intuitions and the relationship between society and the individual.
Issues in Domestic Violence	AD 4	Demonstrate knowledge of the laws affecting domestic violence in the U.S. Assess, identify client needs, and implement appropriate interventions in relation to domestic violence in respect to client’s racial, cultural, economic, and sociopolitical backgrounds. . Recognize the social, political, economic, and cultural context within which domestic violence and substance abuse exist Students successfully completing AD 4 will be able to explain the primary theories related to both causation and impact of domestic violence.
Law and Ethics For Addictions Counselors	AD 15B	Students successfully completing AD 15B will be able to identify ethical and legal requirements for Addictions Counselors Students successfully completing AD 15B will be able to provide case management and referrals for clients. Students successfully completing AD 15B will be able to assess Substance Use disorders and related problems and decide on the appropriate level of intervention
Marriage and the Family	SOC 14	Students will use sociological concepts to identify the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality or other social groups as well as the impact on the socialization and interaction within the changing family.
Marriage and the Family - Honors	SOC 14H	Students will use sociological concepts to identify the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality or other social groups as well as the impact on the socialization and interaction within the changing family.
Physiological Effects of Alcohol and Drugs	AD 2	Students successfully completing AD 2 will be able to describe the behavioral, psychological, physiological, and social effects of specific psychoactive substances on the user Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic metabolic and neurological processes involved in psychoactive drug use, including synergistic effects and risk factors. Students will express familiarity with the medical and pharmacological resources available in the treatment of substance use disorders Understand the special service needs and staff precautions necessary when working with clients who may have HIV, hepatitis, STIs, or other communicable diseases.
Techniques of Intervention and Referral	AD 11	Be able to establish a helping relationship characterized by warmth, respect, genuineness, concern, and empathy Students successfully completing AD 11 will demonstrate proficiency in basic counseling skills. Students successfully completing AD 11 will be able to implement active listening skills during counseling sessions. Demonstrate respect for the client’s racial, cultural, economic, and sociopolitical backgrounds in individual counseling role play
Work Experience in Addiction Counseling A	AD 82A	Students completing AD 82A will complete at least 50 % of their identified objectives Students enrolled in AD 82A will successfully complete required work experience hours
Work Experience in Addiction Counseling B	AD 82B	Students enrolled in AD 82B will be able to identify their strengths and areas for growth as addiction counselors Students completing AD 82B will demonstrate competence in their performance at work site

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