ADS 1000 Introduction to Substance Abuse
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Introduction to the essential physiological, psychological and social effects of drugs and chemical dependency taught from a general systems perspective. Basic psychopharmacology of the major drugs of addiction will be included. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
ADS 1200 Assessment, Referral, and Treatment Methods
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ADS 1000 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
PYC 1000 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Identification of medical and behavioral symptoms of alcohol/other drug abuse and addiction. Differential diagnosis emphasizing dual and multiple diagnoses, systematic referral, interviewing techniques and treatment methods. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
ADS 2410 Techniques of Individual Counseling
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ADS 1200 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
PYC 3410 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Theory and practice of one-to-one counseling and didactic lecturing with emphasis on substance abuse and mental illness. Concentration on professional ethics. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
ADS 2420 Addiction Counseling Internship
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ADS 1000 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
ADS 2410 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
PYC 3420 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Supervised clinical experience of 300 hrs.in a substance abuse prevention or treatment agency. Seminar attendance required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
ADS 4170 Chemical Dependence and Youth
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ADS 1000 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Overview of adolescence with a special emphasis on alcohol/drug use, abuse and dependence. Discussion of children of alcoholics, family, assessment and treatment with applications for school, community and criminal justice system. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
ADS 4210 Gambling and Sexual Addiction
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Introduction to addiction theory. Preparation to assess and treat problem and compulsive gambling, as well as at risk and compulsive sexuality, in present and future clients. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
ADS 4360 Family Theory and Therapy
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ADS 2410 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
PYC 3420 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Systems and other approaches to the family as a diagnostic and treatment entity. Exploration of family of origin through genogram. Particular emphasis on the chemically dependent family. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
ADS 4430 Group Methods
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ADS 2410 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
PYC 3420 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Theory and practice of group counseling/psychotherapy with particular emphasis on addictive and dually-diagnosed populations. Class includes practicum lab and visit to Twelve Step Group meeting. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
ADS 4440 Advanced Internship
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ADS 4360 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
ADS 4430 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Clinical placement of 400 hrs. in a prevention, treatment, or EAP agency for intensive supervised experience. Seminar attendance required. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
ADS 4470 Employee Assistance Programming
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ADS 1000 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Design and implementation of programs for businesses and other organizations that will effectively help employees and family members with personal problems that may be affecting their job performance. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
ADS 4500 Prevention and Intervention of Substance Abuse
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ADS 1000 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Multi-disciplinary approaches to prevention and early arrest. Special attention is given to educational systems and community organization. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
ADS 4600 Spirituality and Recovery
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
ADS 1000 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Exploration of the connection between spirituality, addiction and recovery. Particular emphasis on pastoral counseling approaches and recovery as a process of spiritual growth. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
ADS 4700 Qualitative Research
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Research course exploring several alternative qualitative methods, including phenomenology. Students are challenged to study human behavior in ways that bring fresh insights to the social sciences. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
ADS 4950 Addictive Populations
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Capstone course integrating previous ADS course material with a multi-cultural focus and concentrating on special populations of addicts (ethnic, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, etc.) as well as special addictive behaviors (gambling, eating, sexual, work, religion, etc.) | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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