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DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Psychological, physiological, and sociological effects of mood altering substances and behaviors and their implications for the addiction process are discussed. Emphasis on pharmacological effects of tolerance, dependency/withdrawal, cross addiction, and drug addiction. (3 Lec.)
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DAAC 1307 Addicted Family Intervention (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
The student will discuss and explain the family as a dynamic system; explain the effects of addiction on the dynamics of a family system; and describe and differentiate between various family treatment processes and their applicability to traditional and nontraditional family systems. The student will discuss the impact of mood altering substances and behaviors as they relate to the family from a multicultural and transgenerational perspective; and discuss the role of the family in the addictive and recovery process. (3 Lec.)
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DAAC 1311 Counseling Theories (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
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 experimental therapies as they relate to detoxification, residential, outpatient, and extended treatment. Ethical issues will be reviewed. (3 Lec.)
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DAAC 1317 Basic Counseling Skills (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None
Facilitate development of the basic counseling 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 ramifications, examination of attitudes and feelings, consideration of alternative solutions, and decision making. (3 Lec.)
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DAAC 1319 Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
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 Lec.)
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DAAC 1341 Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
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 Lec.)
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DAAC 1343 Current Issues (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of issues that impact addiction counseling. Special populations, dual diagnosis, ethics, gambling, and infectious diseases associated with addiction counseling will be investigated. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
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DAAC 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: DAAC 1304, 1307,1311, 1341, 1342 and SCWK 2311, and 2301.
Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. This is a work based learning experience that helps students gain practical experience, enhanced skills, and integrated knowledge in the discipline. Direct supervision will be provided by a clinical professional. A roundtable seminar is mandatory. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
