SOUTH DAKOTASTATEUNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND COUNSELING

DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

SUMMER SEMESTER, 2012

Course Rubric and Title: CHRD 452 Addictions Rehabilitation, 3cr

Instructor:Name: Barbara Christensen

Email:

Phone: (605) 212-0385

Office Hours: by appointment

Time/Room:Online, D2L

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to practice and policy aspects of addictions counseling. From a strengths perspective, biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors will be considered as they relate to substance abuse issues.

Instructional Methods:

The Faculty in the College of Education and Counseling have established constructivism as a unifying model of instruction, which holds that learning is an active process of constructing knowledge. Students bring their past knowledge and experiences to the class as they construct new knowledge. Therefore students will be challenged to:

  1. explore and assess their current knowledge and attitudes,
  2. acquire additional knowledge and skills.

Please note: A variety of teaching methods will be used in this online course. These will include presentations, discussions, readings, and written exercises. If you have a circumstance or disability that requires adaptation of some of the learning materials, please contact me at the beginning of the course so that we may make arrangements for your optimal learning.

Course Prerequisites: none

Required Texts:

Addiction Treatment: A Strengths Perspective.

van Wormer, K. & Davis, D.R. (2007).
(2nded.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Co.

ISBN-13:978-0495-09082-3

ISBN-10:0-495-09082-4

Course Goals:

The overall objective of this course is to introduce students to the knowledge base of professional counseling. The course will prepare students to understand consumer needs, conceptualize cases, and orient students to the traditions and legal requirements of the professions.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. To acquire an understanding of addiction as a chronic problem and chronic disease. To recognize that relapse is not a failure but an expected phase of the withdrawal process. To develop a familiarity with the ecological model as a framework that identifies biopsychosocial components in addiction.
2. To develop familiarity with the major treatment modalities used today and to recognize that approaches should be individualized for clients.
3. To learn to focus on the here-and-now but never to the neglect of the past.
4. To recognize high possibility of recovery, though not cure, for addiction.
5. To acquire knowledge of alcoholism and drug dependency as a family disease so that interventions may include family members for best results. To discuss the school’s role in identifying and treating children in alcoholic homes.
6. To be familiar with the basic philosophy and principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon, and the harm reduction model.
7. To acquire knowledge of physiological aspects of addiction with special emphasis on “the addicted brain.”
8. To develop a realistic appreciation for the field of addictions counseling as a viable area of employment.
9. To develop a familiarity with the Code of Ethics adopted by the Iowa Board of Substance Abuse Certification. To know stringent requirements for confidentiality in this field.
10. To view the use of substances in cultural and international perspective. To be aware of special treatment needs of diverse populations in American society.

Instructors’ Role:

This is a collaborative effort. I feel so excited and honored to be able to guide you through this crucial material that will not only affect you now in your lives, but for your future, as well. Not only do I wish success for you in this class, I most desire that you are successful and happy in your lives. I know that we all process and learn material in different ways. Different things motivate us, and I will work with you this semester to help you each find the meaning in it for you.

This instructor will answer emails within 48 hours. Grades will be posted within one week of the due date. Attendance is expected in every discussion.

As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning environment in this class. As a learner in this class, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist me in achieving this goal.

Class Expectations:

By joining this class you are joining a team. One in which we will have fun as well as work hard. In order for our team to be most successful, we have to work together in a cooperative and respectful way. In order to all be on the same game plan, we must all be timely in our responses, keep our commitments, have read the material, and support one another by interacting and engaging in class communication If there are emergencies, let me know and we can work something out. If you are having questions or specific needs, please don’t hesitate to talk with me at any time. I want each of you to be successful in all parts of your life!

ADA Policy:

SDSU reaffirms that it is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability/impairment in the offering of all benefits, services, educational, and employment opportunities.

Information concerning the provisions of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available from the Office of Disability Services. The Office of Disability Services coordinates and provides services for SDSU students, employees, and visitors with disabilities. Services for students with disabilities have been established to enhance the effective development of academic and personal skills, provide equal opportunity for higher education, and to integrate such students into the university community.

The Disability Services Coordinator is also responsible for leadership and guidance regarding institutional compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of l973, as amended. Specifically, the Coordinator develops and delivers a comprehensive program of disability support services to meet the needs and accommodations of students, faculty, staff, and visitors with disabilities and provides advice and counsel to students, faculty, and staff, including publications and other materials essential to an effective training effort.The phone number of this office is (605) 688-4504.

Freedom in Learning: (BOR policy 1:11):

Students are responsible for learning the content of any course of study in which they are enrolled. Under Board of Regents and University policy, student academic performance shall be evaluated solely on an academic basis and students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any courses of study. Students who believe that an academic evaluation is unrelated to academic standards but is related instead to judgment of their personal opinion or conduct should first contact the instructor of the course. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may contact the department head and/or dean of the college which offers the class to initiate a review of the evaluation.

Off Campus Library Access:

We have changed the way off-campus patrons are authenticated to use library databases. As you know, we have been distributing a username and password to off-campus users each semester. The password was usually changed each semester. We will no longer be using that method so everyone will use their own username and password.

  • Enter your MyState Online username (also the same as your WebAdvisor login ID)
  • Enter your MyState Online password (this should be $ and then your student ID number--i.e. $1234567)
Academic Integrity:

Academic dishonesty in any form (i.e., cheating, plagiarizing) is grounds for automatic failure of the entire course and University disciplinary action ranging from disciplinary probation to expulsion. All tests and assignments will be administered through D2L. Written assignments may be subjected to review by plagiarism detection software.

Incompletes:

Incompletes will not be given unless the student meets the requirements stated in the Catalog. This means that an "Incomplete" can only be given in circumstances that are truly beyond the student's control and in situations where the student has been clearly doing passing work to date. For an "Incomplete" the student initiates a written agreement with the instructor stating when the student will complete her/his assignments. If the assignments are not completed by the time stated on the written agreement, the student will receive an "F" for the course.

Evaluation Procedures:

Reading of the assigned material, conversational dialogue between the instructor

and students based upon adequate pre-discussion preparation, hands-on work, and writing by students. Final grades will be computed on a point basis. Grades for late papers/projects will be automatically lowered by one third of the possible points that are to be earned. Grades will be assigned according to the following percentages of the highest total of points attained by a student in the class:

A = 90% or higher

B = 80-89%

C = 70-79%

D = 60-69 %

F = less than 60% of points, or failure to complete all assignments

Course Assignments:

1. Two Objective Tests(200 pts.)

2. Essay Test(100pts.)

4. Term Project(100 pts.)

5. Online Discussions(130 pts.)

Total 530 pts

Tests:

There will be two multiple choice tests worth 100 points each. The two objective tests can be found in the quizzes section. These exams will be available on July 18 and August 3, 2012 for a 24 hour period.

There will be one essay test worth 100 points. The essay test will open at 12am on July 20, 2012. Please submit to the dropbox by July 25, 2012 at 11:59pm.

Online Discussions:

Participation in each online discussion will result awarding of between 0 – 10 points added to your total for the semester, depending on the extent and quality of your participation. The discussion questions can be found under the discuss tab in the lower left section of the main class page. You will post your discussion thoughts, ideas, other works cited in this section as well.

Please be specific: grammar, spelling and correct punctuation will be part of your grade. One or two sentences will not be enough to gain full points. Please post at least 2 full paragraphs. At least 8-10 well thought and cited ideas/sentences make one paragraph. Post your initial discussion question early in the week; work ahead on discussion posts. That leaves time for people to respond to your initial post.

ADDITIONALLY: You are responsible to respond to TWO other discussion posts. Please be respectful in your responses.

For example: July 2 or 3, post a two paragraph discussion (at least 8-10 sentences/paragraph) on the topic listed. On July 4 or 5 respond to TWO student’s initial post (responses may be three to four well thought, respectful sentences/ ideas/concepts). Post early in the week; so others have time (and options) for response. Again, FEEL FREE TO WORK AHEAD ON THE DISCUSSION POSTS!!!! Repeat the same method throughout the semester, improving as the weeks pass.

Term Project:

Prepare a term paper on a topic such as criminal justice and substance abuse, eating disorders, shopping, gambling addictions, steroids, etc. Reports will be graded in terms of preparation, originality and contribution to the learning experience. Observe APA style. A minimum 8 pages of narrative and 10 references are required in this paper. This term project can be submitted to the dropbox tab on or before 11:59pm, August 1, 2012.

Course Schedule:

DateReading

July2The Nature of Addiction/ Hist. PerspectiveCh. 1 and 2

Discussion online 1 and 2Due July 5

6Strength Based HelpingCh. 3

Discussion online 3Due July 8

9Substance MisuseCh. 4

Discussion online4Due July 10

11Interventions Related to BiologyCh. 5

Discussion online 5Due July 12

13Addiction Across the Life SpanCh. 6

Discussion online 6Due July15

16Eating DisordersCh. 7

Discussion online 7Due July 17

18Midterm Examdue July 18

20Substance Misuse with a Co-occurring Mental DisorderCh. 8

Discussion online 8Due July 20

23Family Risks and ResilienciesCh. 9

Discussion online 9Due July 24

25Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural IssuesCh. 10

Discussion online 10Due July 26

Essay TestDue July 25

27Gender and Sexual OrientationCh. 11

Discussiononline 11Due July 29

30 Mutual Help GroupsCh. 12

Discussion online 12 Due July 31

Aug.1Public PolicyCh. 13

Discussion online13Due Aug 3

Term Papers DueDue Aug 1

3Final ExaminationDue Aug 3