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3.00 Credits
Provides an overview of the major counseling theories and figures, including Gestalt, Reality, Person-Centered, and Rational-Emotive. Addresses the techniques and professional practices related to each theory. Theory and practice will focus on such current evidence-based treatment models as Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused. Students apply basic counseling skills developed in DAR* 111 to a variety of evidence-based models and explore the theories and techniques most appropriate to specific treatment settings, client populations, and cultures. Combines didactic and experiential learning. Prerequisite: DAR* 111 and pre- or corequisite ENG* 101 or higher or permission of coordinator.
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3.00 Credits
Students will be introduced to major concepts essential to the understanding of co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders. Students will develop awareness of the unique challenges that face clients who are struggling with multiple diagnoses. Students will practice conducting competent assessments, recovery plans, counseling skills and continuum of care issues relevant to the recovery process for this special population. Combines didactic and experiential learning. Prerequisite: DAR* 111 and pre- or corequisite ENG* 101 or higher or permission of coordinator.
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6.00 Credits
Provides students with the experience of spending fifteen hours per week in a substance abuse treatment facility under the joint supervision of the DARC program and a credentialed supervisor at the facility. Students observe the treatment process from intake to discharge. Students observe, practice, and develop competency in the twelve core functions of addiction counseling. As students develop increased competence, they will progress from observers to co-counselors and then to counselors. To enhance the field experience, students continue their academic study during a weekly seminar. Students are expected to reflect on their fieldwork, participate in clinical and peer supervision, and continue their research into counseling theories. Prerequisites: DAR* 101, DAR* 111, DAR* 112, DAR* 158, ENG* 101 with a grade of "C" or better, and permission of the DARC program coordinator. (This is a selective admission component of the DARC program.)
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15.00 Credits
Provides students with the experience of spending 15 hours per week in a substance abuse treatment facility under the joint supervision of the DARC program and a credentialed supervisor at the facility. Students will observe the treatment process from intake to discharge. Students will observe, practice, and develop competency in the 12 core functions of addiction counseling. As students develop increased competence, they will progress from active observers to co-counselors, and then to counselors. To enhance the field experience, students will continue academic study during a weekly seminar. Students will be expected to reflect on their fieldwork, participate in clinical supervision as well as peer group interaction and continue their research in support of counseling theories. Prerequisites: DAR* 101, DAR* 111, DAR* 112 and DAR* 158; ENG* 101 with a "C" or better within five years and permission of the program coordinator. Prerequisite DAR classes must be completed in consecutive semesters. If a student is unable to complete DAR* 252 in the spring following DAR* 251, DAR* 251 will need to be taken again. (This is a selective admission component of the DARC program).
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6.00 Credits
Continues DAR* 251; students extend their field placements, working fifteen hours per week in the same substance abuse treatment facility. Students refine their counseling skills and assume increased responsibility for implementing the twelve core functions. During the semester, students function as a primary addiction counselor for one or more clients. The classroom component of this internship prepares students for the certification exam and case presentation and allows ongoing personal reflection and growth. Prerequisites: DAR* 251 and permission of the DARC program coordinator. DAR* 252 must be taken in the semester immediately following DAR* 251.
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1.00 Credits
Introduces color and color theory. Presents techniques for the digital manipulation of photographs and output for printing using Photoshop on the Macintosh computer. Discusses flat and process color. One hour of lecture / two hours of laboratory.
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3.00 Credits
Through lectures, demonstrations, and assignments, the instructor will focus on new, advanced techniques using popular software packages in order to create well-designed pieces. Design elements and principles will be stressed. Prerequisites: DGA* 223 and DGA* 120 or instructor's permission.
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2.00 Credits
Introduces typography and typography design. Emphasizes the relationship of type to context, space, audience, and method of printing. Stresses fundamentals of balance, proportion, and design.
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4.00 Credits
Provides a hands-on introduction to desktop publishing. It introduces the study of electronic publishing on the desktop using the Macintosh computer. Students will be introduced to desktop publishing concepts to design, build, edit and enhance publications. The student will use the computer, scanner and laser printer to produce camera ready copy for flyers and advertisements. Students will use QuarkXPress, a page layout program.
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2.00 Credits
Students will use the computer, scanner and laser printer to produce camera-ready copy brochures and other publications. Students will use QuarkXPress, a page layout program. This course will be a continuation of Digital Page Design I. Advanced techniques and more advanced projects will be assigned. Two hours lecture / two hours laboratory. Prerequisites: DGA* 231.
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