DAAC Mental Health Services (N)

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

Prerequisites: CMSW-1309, DAAC-1309, DAAC-1319, DAAC-2354.

This course provides an emphasis on the pharmacological effects of addiction, tolerance, dependence, cross addiction, drug interactions, withdrawal, and recovery; describing the psychological and physiological effects of substance use.

Corequisites: Recommended DAAC-1319 be taken concurrently.

Exploration of procedures and tools used to identify substance use disorders and assess a client’s problems, strengths, limitations and resources.

Prerequisites: DAAC-1304, DAAC-1319.

This course is an examination of the major theories and current treatment modalities used in the field of counseling.

Prerequisites: PSYC-2301, PSYT-1429.

An overview of causes and impacts of substance use disorders, the primary prevention, intervention, and treatment methods utilized, the major drug classifications, and the counselor’s code of ethics.

Corequisites: Recommended: DAAC-1304 to be taken concurrently.

A study of therapeutic communities as an approach to rehabilitation of substance users in a criminal justice setting.

Prerequisites: DAAC-1304, DAAC-1309, DAAC-1319.

Examination of family systems focusing on the effects of substance use and recovery.

Prerequisites: DAAC-1319.

Advanced examination of knowledge, skills, attitudes, techniques, confidentiality and ethical guidelines applied in the counseling, treatment, prevention, and recovery of substance use disorders.

Prerequisites: Department approval required. CMSW-1309, DAAC-1304, DAAC-1309, DAAC-2354, PSYT-2321, PSYT-2331.

Differentiate types of groups; describe the basic stages of the group process; demonstrate group management skills; document client progress; and identify issues of confidentiality and ethics.

Prerequisites: Department approval required. CMSW-1309, DAAC-1304, DAAC-1319, PSYC-2301, PSYT-1429, PSYT-2321, PSYT-2331.

This advanced placement helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhances skills, and integrates knowledge gained from the classroom. Direct supervision at an advanced level is provided by clinical professionals at the host agency. This course is the Capstone Experience for the students exiting the program with a Certificate or Associates in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling and the Certificate in Criminal Justice Addictions.

Prerequisites: Department approval required. CMSW-1309, DAAC-1304, DAAC-1309, DAAC-1319, DAAC-2307, DAAC-2341, DAAC-2354, PSYT-1429, PSYT-2321, PSYT-2331.