Courses

DAAC1280
Cooperative Education - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Lecture Hrs. = 1, Lab Hrs. = 0, External Hrs. = 7
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DAAC1304
Pharmacology of Addiction
Describes the psychological, physiological, and sociological effects of mood altering substances and behaviors. Emphasizes pharmacological effects of tolerance, dependency/withdrawal, cross addiction, and drug interaction. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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DAAC1309
Assessment Skill of Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
Examines procedures and tools used to identify and assess a client's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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DAAC1311
Counseling Theories
An examination of the major theories and current treatment modalities used in the field of counseling. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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DAAC1317
Basic Counseling Skills
Presents the basic counseling skills necessary to develop an effective helping relationship with clients. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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DAAC1319
Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
Provides an overview of causes and consequences of addiction as they relate to the individual, family, community, and society. Overview of alternatives regarding prevention, intervention, and treatment. Includes explanation of competencies and requirements for licensure in Texas. Identifies addiction issues related to diverse populations. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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DAAC1391
Special Topics: in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was desinged to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. This course will be a continuation of the study of the patterns and dynamics of group interactions across the life span. Focus includes group therapy, structure, types, stages, development, leadership, therapeutic factors, the effectiveness of group on the individual, group growth and behavior. Effective group facilitation skills, techniques, case management, and record keeping are addressed. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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DAAC2280
Cooperative Education-Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Lecture Hrs = 1, Lab Hrs = 0, External Hrs = 10, Insurance Fee
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DAAC2281
Cooperative Education-Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Lecture Hrs = 1, Lab Hrs = 0, External Hrs = 10, Insurance Fee
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DAAC2306
Substance Abuse Prevention I
Focuses on aspects of substance abuse prevention from a public health model. Lecture Hrs. = 3, Lab Hrs. = 0
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DAAC2307
Addicted Family Intervention
Present family as a dynamic system focusing on the effects of addiction on family roles, rules, and behavior patterns. Includes the effects of mood altering substances, behaviors, and therapeutic alternatives as they relate to the family from a multicultural and transgenerational perspective. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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DAAC2341
Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
Special skills and techniques in the application of counseling skills for the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) client. Development and utilization of advanced treatment planning and management. Includes review of confidentiality and ethical issues. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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DAAC2343
Current Issues
Current issues in addiction counseling. Includes special populations, dual diagnosis, ethics, gambling, and infectious diseases associated with addiction counseling. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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DAAC2353
Substance Abuse Prevention II
Focuses on the incorporation of research and evaluation methods into advanced program designs and outcomes, and research and application of ethics as applied to substance abuse prevention. Lecture Hrs. = 3, Lab Hrs. = 0
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DAAC2354
Dynamics of Group Counseling
Exploration of group counseling skills, techniques, and stages of group development. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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