Human Services Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate and Degree

Degree:     Certificate

Length:     Two-Semester (one-year) Program

Purpose:    The one-year program prepares the student to meet the educational requirements for the certification by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

Program Requirements: In addition to the general requirements for admission to the college, entry into Mental Health Program requires a personal interview with the Mental Heath Department Chairman.

Degree:      Associate in Applied Science

Length:      Four-Semester (two-year) Program

Purpose:     The Associate in Applied Science Degree curriculum in Mental Health provides theory, skills, and knowledge used in the field of mental health—mental retardation and alcohol and drug abuse.  The program prepares the graduate to obtain employment in a variety of human service and mental health settings under the supervision of a professional or rehabilitation training, direct care to clients, probation, corrections, treatment for alcohol and drug dependency and psychiatric care.

                   Students who complete the required DSHS approved courses and the required work of volunteer time will be eligible to take the licensure examinations for the Texas Department of State Health Services.

First Year:

First Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Course Credits
ENGL 1301	Composition and Rhetoric I	3	0	3
PSYC 2301	General Psychology	3	0	3
SCWK 1321	Orientation to Social Services	3	0	3
DAAC 1317	Basic Counseling Skills	3	0	3
DAAC 1304	Pharmacology of Addiction	3	0	3
PHED	Physical Education	0	3	1
		Total hours:		16

Second Semester

Second Year:

Third Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Course Credits
BIOL 2401	Anatomy and Physiology	3	0	4
Or
BIOL 1408	General Biology
PSYC 2314	Life-Span Growth and Development	3	0	3
DAAC 1314	Dynamics of Group Counseling	3	0	3
DAAC 2341	Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions	3	0	3
DAAC 1381	Co-Op II—Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling	1	20	3
Or
PMHS 1381	Co-Op II—Psychiatric/Mental Health Services
		Total hours:		16

Fourth Semester
Course Number	Course Title	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Course Credits
DAAC 2307	Addicted Family Intervention	3	0	3
DAAC 2343	Current Issues	3	0	3
SOCI 1306	Social Problems	3	0	3
DAAC 2380	Co-Op III—Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling	1	20	3
Or
PMHS 2380	Co-Op III—Psychiatric/Mental Health Services
Elective	Mental Health Elective	3	0	3
Elective	Fine Arts/Humanities	3	0	3
		Total hours:		18

Course Descriptions

SLWK 1321

Orientation to Social Services ^Back to the top^

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of socila welfare, insurance, service programs and practices. Course includes historical development, clinical issues in the helping professions - including persons with mental illness and drug addiction treatment. Course replaces PMHS 1301. (3 lecture hours per week)

GERS 1301

Introduction to Gerontology ^Back to the top^

Overview of the social, psychological, and biological changes that accompany aging and an overview of the implications of these changes for the individual, as well as for the larger society. (3 lecture hours per week)

DAAC 1304

Pharmacology of Addiction ^Back to the top^

Psychological, physiological, and sociological effects of mood altering substances and behaviors and their implications for the addiction process are discussed. Emphasis is placed on pharmacological effects of tolerance, dependency/withdrawal, cross addiction, and drug interaction. (3 lecture hours per week)

DAAC 2307

Addicted Family Intervention ^Back to the top^

This course in an introduction to the family as a dynamic system, focusing on the effects of addiction pertaining to family roles, rules, and behavior patterns. Discuss the impact of mood altering substances and behaviors and therapeutic alternatives as they relate to the family from a multicultural and trans-generational perspective. (3 lecture hours per week)

DAAC 1309

Assessment Skill of Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions ^Back to the top^

Examines procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual’s strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs, which will be used in the development of a treatment plan. Prepares the student to appropriately explain assessment results and individual rights to clients. (3 lecture hours per week)

DAAC 1311

Counseling Theories ^Back to the top^

An introduction to major theories of various treatment modalities including Reality Therapy, Psycho-dynamic, Grief Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches such as life skills training, behavior modification, and the introduction to experiential therapies as they relate to detoxification, residential, outpatient, and extended treatment. (3 lecture hours per week)

DAAC 2314

Dynamics of Group Counseling ^Back to the top^

This course is an introduction to the patterns and dynamics of group interactions across the life span. Focus includes group therapy, structure, types, stages, development, leadership, therapeutic factors, and the impact of groups on the individual, group growth, and behavior. Effective group facilitation skills and techniques used to address special population issues and needs are covered. Effective case management and record keeping are addressed. (3 lecture hours per week)

DAAC 1317

Basic Counseling Skills ^Back to the top^

This course is designed to facilitate development of the basic communication skills necessary to develop an effective helping relationship with clients. Includes the utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families, or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and its ramification of attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative solutions; and decision making. (3 lecture hours per week)

DAAC 1319

Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions^Back to the top^

Causes and consequences of addiction as they relate to the individual, family, community, and society are discussed. Response alternatives regarding intervention, treatment, education, and prevention are reviewed. Competencies and requirements for licensure in Texas are explained. Addiction issues related to diverse populations are presented. (3 lecture hours per week)

CMSW 1341

Behavior Modification and Cognitive Disorder ^Back to the top^

This course is an in depth study of the theories and principles of behavioral science and skill development in the methods of modifying and controlling behavior. We will examine clinical and personal settings in counseling. The course will emphasize techniques for managing self-behavior. Topics include stimulus controls, shaping, relaxation training, reinforcement scheduling and taken economics. (3 lecture hours per week).

DAAC 1341

Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions ^Back to the top^

This course will focus on special skills and techniques in the application of counseling skills for the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) client. Design and utilization of treatment planning using a treatment team approach will be introduced. Confidentiality and ethical issues will be reviewed and practiced. (3 lecture hours per week)

DAAC 2343

Current Issues ^Back to the top^

A study of issues that impact addiction counseling. Special populations, dual diagnosis, ethics, gambling, and infectious diseases associated with addiction counseling will be investigated. (3 lecture hours per week)

DAAC 1380

Cooperative Education I– Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling ^Back to the top^

Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objective guide the student through the work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 lecture hour and 20 laboratory hours per week)

PMHS 1380

Cooperative Education I- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician ^Back to the top^

Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objective guide the student through the work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 lecture hour and 20 laboratory hours per week)

DAAC 1381

Cooperative Education II – Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling ^Back to the top^

Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objective guide the student through the work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 lecture hour and 20 laboratory hours per week)

PMHS 1381

Cooperative Education II– Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician ^Back to the top^

Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objective guide the student through the work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 lecture hour and 20 laboratory hours per week)

DAAC 1391

Special Topics in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling ^Back to the top^

This course is an exploration of the impact an alcoholic or chemical abuser has on the life of their children. Psychosocial development and behavior patterns indicative of adults who are children of alcoholics will be examined. (3 lecture hours per week)

PMHS 1391

Special Topics in Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician^Back to the top^

This course will examine the management of psychological technicians and review the duties of training required. A variety of mental health settings, such as mental retardation, mental illness and dual diagnosis units will be discussed. Residential and non-residential settings will be reviewed in terms of training requirements and employment opportunities. (3 lecture hours per week)

DAAC 2380

Cooperative Education III, Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling ^Back to the top^

Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objective guide the student through the work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 lecture hour and 20 laboratory hours per week)

PMHS 2380

Cooperative Education III, Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician^Back to the top^

Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objective guide the student through the work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 lecture hour and 20 laboratory hours per week)

RECT 1301

Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation^Back to the top^

This course is an introduction to the value, history, philosophy, terminology, process, and outcomes of therapeutic recreation. Course emphasis on identification of client groups, leisure activities, application of therapeutic recreation in various human services settings, and professional development and career opportunities in therapeutic recreation will be explored. (3 lecture hours per week)