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MATH 103 |
Mathematical Ideas 3 credits |
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The objectives of this course are to develop an appreciation for mathematics,
to provide an insight into methods of reasoning used by mathematicians, and
to discuss its historical development. It is intended for the liberal arts student
who has had little contact with mathematics and elementary and secondary
education majors.
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ADST 245 |
Application of Counseling Skills and Addictive Behaviors
3 credits
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This course will focus on the application of theoretical perspectives on the
counseling process ( CBT, RET, Therapeutic Community, etc) within a therapeutic
environment. The student will explore the variables related to establishing and
maintaining a counseling relationship. The course will expand on the Fundamentals
of Addiction Counseling (PSYCH 240) by introducing the student to counseling skills
via lecture, discussion, case studies and the completion of an initial bio-psycho-social
(at the work setting).
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ADST 205 |
The Criminal Justice System and the Substance
Abuser/Addict: Trends 3 credits
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This course provides an in-depth look at how crime and chemical dependency
contribute to the increasing problems of prison over crowding, recidivism and the
use of drug and alcohol treatment programs as an alternative to incarceration.
Effective treatment strategies that address the needs of the criminal offender
who is chemically dependent will be identified and explored. Ethics in terms of
counselor boundaries and the professional code of conduct involved in working
with this population will be presented.
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ADST 250 |
Crisis Intervention and Brief Intervention Techniques and
Case Management 3 credits
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Specific crisis intervention techniques and strategies will be explored. Management
of escalation and techniques to address creating a safe environment will be
identified. Application of Motivational Interviewing will be examined. Referral
sources and hospital admission procedures will be outlined. The student will explore
the regulations on voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations as applied to chemical
dependence and/or co-occurring disorders. The history and principles of case
management and the role of the case manager in the substance abuse treatment
field will be discussed. Consulting with various agencies and clinicians will be explored.
Guidelines and standards for agency compliance are applied to the system. |
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ADST 295 |
Internship 3 credits |
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The Student will participate in a work experience within a chemical dependence,
co-occurring treatment agency, criminal justice agency, or a prevention program
provider agency. This placement prepares students to gain an in-depth understanding
through applying the theory from class within a treatment setting of their choice.
The student may use their current agency for a placement. This course meets the
PCB’s partial requirements for work experience.
Students work with the instructor individually or in small groups (minimum of once/week)
to develop a special project designed to focus on specific addictions studies.
A problem statement and literature review will be completed. Survey or interviews
will be conducted to assist the student in addressing the identified problem/issue within
the addictions treatment and/or system.
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