MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Human and Social Work Services

C.	Course Number and Title: HSMV2160 Substance Abuse Counseling: Core Functions

D.	Course Coordinator: Molly McCue, MSW, LISW; Christine Lynch, MSW, LSW

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: HMSV2150

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Global Criteria: 12 Core Functions of the Substance Abuse Counselor

Author: John W Herdman

Copyright Year: 2019

Edition: 7th

Publisher: John Herdman Publishers/Parallels

ISBN: 9780976834175

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course will demonstrate the base of knowledge and skills necessary for addictions counseling. Students will develop and demonstrate knowledge of the 12 core functions of a substance abuse counselor. It will prepare students for further education in the specialized field of addictions counseling.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Demonstrate knowledge of Code of Ethics	Exams- weeks 6, 11 and 16. Paper- week 4
2. Demonstrate knowledge of Levels of Care	Exams-weeks 6 and 16. Oral Report- weeks 4 and 5
3. Define theories of Addiction, including the Disease Concept	Exams- week 6.
4. Describe DSM 5 criteria for substance abuse and substance dependency	Exams- weeks 6,11 and 16
5. Describe assessment tools	Exam- week 6. Oral Report- week 5.
6. Describe traditional and nontraditional approaches, strategies and interventions for addiction treatment	Exams- weeks 11 and16. Oral Report weeks 7, 8, 12 and 13
7. Identify resources available for referral	Exam- week 16. Oral Report-week 13 Paper week 13
8. Demonstrate of knowledge and understanding 12 core functions	Exam- week 16.

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week 1	Overview and History of Specialized Field

Week 2	Screening

Week 3	Intake

Week 4	Orientation

Week 5	Assessment

Week 6	Exam

Week 7	Treatment Planning

Week 8	Counseling

Week 9	Case Management

Week 10	Crises Intervention

Week 11	Exam

Week 12	Client Education

Week 13	Referral

Week 14	Report and Record Keeping

Week 15	Consultation

Week 16	Exam –Written fictitious case demonstrating knowledge of the 12 core functions, may be presented orally if time and class size permit.

N.	Course Assignments:

Exams

Papers

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3