MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Human & Social Work Services

C.	Course Number and Title: HMSV 1150 Introduction to Chemical Dependency

D.	Course Coordinator: Christine Lynch, MSW, LSW

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: none

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Essentials of Chemical Dependency Counseling (4th Edition)

Authors: Lawson, Lawson, and Schoen

Copyright Year: 2016

Edition: 4th Edition

ISBN: 978-1-4164-0691-4 (textbook) 978-1-4164-0692-1 (e-book)

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: n/a

J.	Course Description: This course provides an introduction into the field of chemical dependency counseling. This course meets all requirements necessary to apply for the Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) phase I. This course looks at the essentials of chemical dependency counseling, including the characteristic of a counselor, ethic and legal issues, the process of becoming a counselor, theories of addiction, counseling procedures and strategies, group work, assessment and diagnosis, and treatment planning.

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
Recognize the essential characteristics of a Chemical Dependency Counselor.	Weeks 1-15; Professional Interview paper, Mid-term exam (week 8); and Final exam (week 16)
Recognize the legal and ethical issues pertaining to Chemical Dependency Counseling. (6 hours).	Week 3-4; Ethical Dilemma Activity; Mid-term exam (week 8); Final exam (week16)
Understand the process of how to become of Chemical Dependency Counselor.	Week 14-15, Final Exam (Week 16)
Recognize and demonstrate the counseling procedures and strategies regarding addicted populations (14 hrs.)	Weeks 4-14, Professional Interview paper , Mid-term exam (week 8), and Final exam (week 16)
Demonstrate the ability to assess and diagnose addiction based on a variety of assessment tools and the DSM-5. (3+hours)	Weeks 5-7; Client Assessment/Treatment Report; Mid-term exam (week 8); and Final exam (week 16)
Recognize and describe the theories of addiction. (5 hours)	Weeks 1-15; Mid-term exam (week 8); and Final exam (week 16)
Demonstrate the group process and techniques when working with addicted populations. (5+ hrs.)	Week 11-13; Group Activity/Paper; Final Exam (week 16)
Demonstrate the ability to read, interpret, and create a treatment plan for addicted populations. (7 hrs.)	Week 9-10; Client Assessment/Treatment Report; Final exam (week 16)

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week	Activity/Assignments
Week 1	Introduction and Syllabus Characteristics of Counselors Roles and Values Chapter 1
Week 2	Continuation of above Common Issues Terminology Theories of Addiction Chapter 1
Week 3	Ethical and Legal Issues Chapter 2
Week 4	Ethical and Legal Issues Continued Ethical Dilemma Activity Chapter 2 Start Chapter 4- Counseling Process Theories of Addiction Procedures and Strategies
Week 5	Counseling Process continued Procedures and Strategies Intro to different approaches Chapter 4
Week 6	Counseling Process Continued Counselor Skills Documentation Supervision Chapter 4 Start Chapter 5 – Assessing and Diagnosis Professional Interview Due
Week 7	Assessing and Diagnosis Continued. DSM-5 Chapter 5
Week 8	Assessing and Diagnosis Continued. Diagnostic Tools Chapter 5 Mid-term exam
Week 9	Treatment Planning Chapter 5 and Chapter 13
Week 10	Treatment Planning continued Chapter 5 and Chapter 13
Week 11	Group Process and Techniques Theories of addiction Counseling procedures and strategies Chapter 6 Assessment/ Treatment Report Due
Week 12	Group Process and Techniques Continued Chapter 6 Start of Family Counseling Chapter 7
Week 13	Continue Family Counseling Theories of addiction Counseling procedures and strategies Chapter 7 Start Chapter 8- Diversity
Week 14	Diversity Continued Counseling Procedures and Strategies Chapter 8 Group Activity Report Due
Week 15	Overview of Chapters 9-12 Chapter 3 and 14- Counseling Certification and Licensure Procedure How to Survive as a Chemical Dependency Counselor
Week 16	Review for Final – Wrap up of semester Final exam

N.	Course Assignments:

Two Exam

Mid-term exam

Final exam

Ethical Dilemma Activity

Professional Interview Paper

Assessment and Treatment Plan

Group Activity Report

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