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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with case management experience. Students work in a simulated Human Services Agency and become familiar with the process, including assessment, planning, and implementation. Students will construct complete case files for clients, including chemical dependency clients. Students will be able to explain all documentation and paperwork procedures in case management. Prerequisite: PY103 and HS101
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the principles that are necessary to become a more effective and successful person with increasing levels of self-efficacy and self-esteem. Students study Glasser's Choice Theory and relevant teachings. The foundation is established for effective counseling interventions.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers brief therapy in groups. The major stages in group development, with their unique challenges for leaders, co-leaders and members, are learned. Simulations of psycho-educational groups are conducted so each student has an opportunity to lead, co-lead, and participate as a member. Students learn to set goals and objectives, anticipate problems, develop plans, and devise techniques to use in group. All sessions are videotaped so students can critique and learn from their experiences. Prerequisite: PY103, HS200, CD/HS210
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3.00 Credits
This course studies the psychopharmacology of psychoactive drugs. The impacts on the individual are detailed. As the perspective broadens, impacts on larger social groups such as family, the work place, and schools are examined, as well as general costs to society. Modes of treatment and prevention are studied.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides 30 contact hours in assessment, patient placement, and treatment planning for Chemical Dependency students. An additional fifteen contact hours are dedicated to examining the laws, principles, and practices of documentation in the CD field. Students will learn the principles of Measurement and Assessment. They will apply some Assessment Instruments in simulations, learning how to administer, score, interpret and use the acquired information to make diagnoses, prepare treatment plans, and decide how and where to place clients for their maximum benefit. Students will apply the principles of documentation as they apply to the field of Chemical Dependency.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the theories and empirical evidence behind the accepted theories of chemical addiction and dependence. The disease model will be studied to identify its strengths and weaknesses. Alternative perspectives will be covered in order to glean their strengths and weaknesses. Students will debate the pros and cons of all perspectives and will summarize their personal positions re: dependence and addiction theories in a major paper. The impact of these causative beliefs in directing diagnosis and treatment will be raised. Thirty contact hours will be devoted to these issues. An additional 15 hours will be devoted to the study of the Codes of Ethics for Chemical Dependency, Counseling, Psychology and the Medical profession. Students will critique the existing code for CD counselors and offer possible suggestions for future modifications, if any can be identified. How these codes influence our professional conduct and the consequences of unethical behavior will be discussed.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Courses not required in any curriculum, for which there is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to determine demand.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This is a directed research or study on an individual basis. Consent of instructor required.
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3.00 Credits
The basic principles of modern chemistry, including measurement, atomic theory and structure, the periodic table, covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, the gas laws, solutions, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: high school algebra or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: CH118.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of CH118, emphasizing organic and biochemistry. Topics covered include organic nomenclature, functional groups, organic reactions, major classes of biological molecules, and metabolism. Prerequisite: CH108/CH118 or equivalent course. Co-requisite: CH119.
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