OKLAHOMA
STATE UNIVERSITY - OKLAHOMA CITY
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE A.S. DEGREE
PROGRAM
COURSE
SYLLABUS – Spring 2010
CA 1113 – T02 HELPING SKILLS
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Dillon, M.Ed.,
Associate Professor, Division Head
OFFICE:
PHONE: (405) 945-3214
or 1-800-560-4099
E-MAIL ADDRESS: dillonl@osuokc.edu
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment
CLASS MEETINGS: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-11:15 AM
TEXTBOOKS: -Theory and Practice of
Counseling and Psychotherapy, Gerald Corey, Eighth Edition
-Manual
for Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Gerald Corey,
Eighth Edition.
COURSE PRE-REQ: CA 1103 – Drug Abuse and PSYC 1113 –
Intro. To Psychology or concurrent enrollment
ACCOMODATION
STATEMENT: OSU –
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: This course provides
the student with an overview of contemporary theories and techniques of
counseling as specifically related to addiction. The counseling process, comparison of various
theoretical approaches, and an introduction to professional and ethical issues
in the helping profession of counseling will all be discussed.
STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES: The purpose of this
course is to expose students to a variety of contrasting theoretical models
underlying individual counseling.
Specific objectives include:
1) Student will
develop an understanding of and the ability to apply specific information about
the therapeutic process and the practical elements of the counseling
interaction to real life scenarios.
2) Student
will understand a variety of legal and ethical counseling issues and be able to
provide strategies for dealing with such issues.
3) Student
will develop self-evaluation skills, use written and
spoken English effectively, including reading with understanding and critical
discernment.
4)
Student
will integrate theoretical and experiential learning into their learning
experience in order to form his/her personal model and approach to the
counseling process.
5)
Student
will look at his/her own qualities that support and hinder their attempt to
counsel effectively with others.
6)
Student
will demonstrate an understanding of human society and cultural variation,
including ways individuals, groups, and governments function, interact, and
change.
NOTICE: The Associate of Science degree in Alcohol
and Substance Abuse Counseling is designed to provide students with a base of
knowledge in addiction and its treatment.
While graduates of the program MAY find jobs in the chemical dependency
field, this degree program is not designed as a job-placement program, but
rather as a transfer degree.
Background Checks: Due to the nature of the work, practicum
sites, volunteer sites and potential employers in the field often require a
background check for criminal records prior to placement or hiring with that
agency.
Diversity of Instruction:
The
instructor does not necessarily endorse all of the viewpoints which will be
presented. However, it is extremely
important to your overall learning experience for you to be presented all sides
and then be allowed to formulate your own opinion of the material. We want to enable you to choose.
Unattended Children Policy: For personal safety of children and potential
problems in supervision, children should not be at any location on campus
without adult supervision. No children
are permitted in classrooms, laboratories, teaching areas or the Library.
ITV COURSE: This course will be taught at 2 sites
concurrently. The instructor will be
'live' in OKC and will be transmitted through Interactive television to
Any
problems with sound or picture at the receive sites should be reported
immediately to the instructor. Any issue
that I cannot address will be forwarded to the ITV Coordinator at your
site. Once everyone becomes used to the
equipment, discussions between students at the various sites will become more
comfortable.
Cell Phones and Pagers:
**It is required that
all cell phones be turned off BEFORE class begins (on campus as well as off
campus.) Failure to follow this rule
will result in the student being asked to leave the class until such time the
policy can be followed. It is also
expected that students will take of personal needs, (drinks, restroom, etc.) as
much as possible BEFORE class begins.
Excessive disruption of this class will be dealt with by the Instructor
in a timely fashion.
Cell phones (cell
phone calls and texting) and other electronic devices are disruptive to the
class. If a student’s work or family
situation requires the student to keep the device turned on during class, the
instructor needs to be alerted and the student must turn the electronic device
to a silent or vibrate mode. If a student
must receive a call or receive a message during class, the student must leave
the room. A student may not make calls or text messages during class. Cell phones and all electronic devices may
not be used during an exam unless stipulated by an instructor. Should a student continue to use cell phones
or other electronic devices during class without instructor approval, they will
be asked to leave class and loose attendance points for that class period. Use of a cell phone or electronic device
during an exam is considered academic misconduct, and the student will be
subject to the appropriate penalties.
This policy may be strengthened by the instructor.
General Education
Goals: Upon completion of this course, students
should be proficient in demonstrating the following general education
competencies:
Goal
#1: Critical Thinking:
Explanation:
Critical thinking
skills include, but are not limited to, the ability to comprehend complex
ideas, data, and concepts; to make inferences based on careful observation; to
make judgments based on specific and appropriate criteria; to solve problems
using specific processes and techniques; to recognize relationships among the
arts, culture, and society; to develop new ideas by synthesizing related and/or
fragmented information; to apply knowledge and understanding to different
contexts, situations and/or specific endeavors; and to recognize the need to
acquire information.
*All courses will contain assignments that demonstrate critical thinking, but not all courses will include all critical thinking elements listed.
Goal #2:
Effective Communications
Explanation:
Effective communication is the ability to
develop organized, coherent, unified written or oral presentations for various
audiences and situations.
Goal #3: Computer Proficiency
Explanation:
Computer
proficiency includes a basic knowledge of operating systems, word processing,
and Internet research capabilities.
Explanation:
Preparation for
civic responsibility in the democratic society of the United States includes
acquiring knowledge of the social, political, economic, and historical
structures of the nation in order to function effectively as citizens in a country
that is increasingly diverse and multicultural in its population and more
global in its view and functions
Explanation:
Global awareness
includes knowledge of the geography, history, cultures, values, ecologies,
languages, and present day issues of different peoples and countries, as well
as an understanding of the global economic, political and technological forces
which define the interconnectedness and shape the lives of the world’s
citizens.
GENERAL COURSE
REQUIREMENTS:
1)
This
course will primarily be a lecture/discussion based course for students. Students will be required to stay current on
their reading assignments and to participate in class discussions. Attendance is expected and role will be
taken. A sign-in sheet will be passed
around the classroom during the first 5 minutes of class. It is each student’s responsibility to sign
their name to the roster each class period.
If a student enters class after the first 5 minutes, they will be
counted as absent for that class period and will NOT receive attendance points
that day. Each class attended is worth 3 pts. Points missed due to absences CANNOT
be made up for any reason. A course such
as this one lends itself well to class discussion, which enhances all students’
overall experience in the course. Lack
of attendance will rob you of this important component. However, please remember that this is not
personal counseling. We also will be
discussing concepts from the text and from outside sources – this obviously
cannot be made up should you miss class, therefore it is in your best interest
to attend each class period.
2) Quizzes:
The Instructor
reserves the right to administer announced and unannounced quizzes throughout the
semester over lecture material, the text and supplemental materials. Quizzes
will be worth 10 points each, with the 2 lowest scores being dropped at the end
of the semester (this will make up for any classes you must miss due to
illness, doctor's appointments, etc.)
These may NOT be made up for any reason. Always be prepared for a
quiz!
3) Examinations:
There will be three
exams and a final in the course. Each
regular exam will count 100 points while the final IS COMPREHENSIVE and
will be worth 150 points. Each regular
exam will have a combination of M/C, T/F, matching and short answer/essay
questions. All make-up exams must be
taken within one week of the originally scheduled test. Failure to take the make-up within this time
frame will result in a “0” being recorded for that exam. It is the students’ responsibility to contact
the instructor to schedule the make-up test.
An alternate version of the make-up test will be given and will be
primarily essay in nature.
4) Homework:
This course has a required
workbook that accompanies the text. This
book will be used throughout the semester and should be viewed as an excellent
addition to the text that will aid in your learning of the material for this
class. If you purchased a USED copy of
the workbook, check the book to ensure all assignments are there.
Each chapter has a
required homework assignment found in the student workbook. These assignments can be torn from the
workbook to be turned in or for students who wish to keep their books, in tact, assignments may be photocopied and then turned
in. Assignments must be submitted AT CLASS TIME on the date specified in
the syllabus (see Tentative Course Outline.)
Homework may be submitted for 1 week after the due date for 50%
credit. After 1 week, a “0” will be
recorded for the assignment. ***Be sure
to read the directions in the workbook for the assignments; answer all parts of
the questions and be THOROUGH in your response.
Students who are too brief in their answers will lose points.
OFF CAMPUS STUDENTS: Your homework
must have a post-mark date that is the same as the due date specified in the
syllabus. Assignments
with post-marks later than this will be considered late and worth 1/2 credit. A supply of pre-addressed, stamped envelopes
will be sent to you for your convenience in returning assignments. BE SURE TO PLACE YOUR NAME ON ALL ASSIGNMENTS
AND MY NAME ON THE RETURN ENVELOPE.
5) Proficiency
Project:
Proficiency projects
are assignments used in our Division that give students the opportunity to
apply the knowledge they have obtained in class in a meaningful way.
In this course, each
student is required to conduct a personal interview with a “client” and write
an analysis paper using the theories covered in class. This paper will count 100 points. A description of grading criteria is included
with this syllabus and a taped lecture discussing the details of this paper
will be on reserve in the Library as well as uploaded to the D2L page for this
course. It is vital that you view
this particular taped lecture for details on writing your paper.
Papers are due AT
CLASS TIME TUESDAY APRIL 27, 2010.
Late papers may be
submitted up to one week late at a penalty of 5 POINTS PER LATE DAY. After
one week, a “0” will be recorded for the assignment. I always accept EARLY work so if you finish
prior to the designated date, feel free to turn in the project to me early.
Required paperwork
relating to the assignment is attached to this syllabus. A document explaining grading procedures as
well as other information is attached as well.
The video is approximately 2 hours long.
Viewing of this lecture is necessary in order for you to know how to
proceed with this assignment. Topics
such as format, the interview process, analysis of client using theories, etc.
are covered on the tape. Failure to view
the video could very likely result in a poor grade on this assignment. Any questions you have concerning this
assignment should be directed to the instructor for clarification.
6) Grading Scale:
All
grades will be given numerical form. At
the end of the semester all grades will be added together and divided by the
total possible points. The percentage
obtained will be converted to a letter grade using the following scale:
100 - 90 = A
89 - 80 =
B
79 - 70 =
C
69 - 60 =
D
59 - 0
= F
It is
recommended that you keep track of your grades and keep all assignments
returned to you. In this way, any
differences that may exist between the instructor's records and yours can be
corrected. If you do not retain your
graded assignments, the instructor's recorded grade will take precedence for
final grade calculation.
Grades will no longer
be mailed to students. Final grades for
all OSU-OKC courses will be posted on the Internet and can be accessed by
logging on to SIS Web for Students.
BREAKDOWN OF TOTAL
POINTS POSSIBLE:
Exam #1, #2, #3 100 pts. each
Final Exam 150 pts.
Homework 10 pts. per assignment
Paper 100 pts.
Quizzes 10 pts. each
Attendance (3
pts/class) 90 pts.
HONORS –
Honors projects are
expected to be completed at a level consistent with Honors work. The instructor will require periodic checks of
work throughout the semester to ensure the project is progressing as it
should. If the project is not up to
standard, honors credit will not be issued for the course.
I encourage all
students to consider doing an HONORS PROJECT in this class. Being an OSU-OKC Honors student can be very
rewarding personally and academically.
Students must complete an Honors Contract with the instructor no later
than Thursday, January 26, 2010.
SERVICE LEARNING - Anyone who
completes a Service Learning Project will receive EXTRA CREDIT for this
course. This is the only way to earn
extra credit in this class. Specifics on
SERVICE LEARNING are attached to this syllabus and will be covered in this
class. Points will be given based on the
number of hours you volunteer.
20-29
hours - 15 points
30-39
hours - 20 points
40(+)
hours - 25 points
Hours need to be
completed at a facility/organization that is related to our discipline. Instructor must approve your site and student
must complete all paperwork BEFORE beginning work at the facility. Official paperwork can be found by logging
onto the OSU-OKC website at www.osuokc.edu. Select ACADEMICS at the top of the page; then
select SERVICE LEARNING. Print the
information under STUDENT DOWNLOAD and follow the directions given. Students need to complete the paperwork and
have a site selected no later than the 2nd week of class THURSDAY, January 26, 2010.
This is a great
opportunity to network, earn extra credit AND give back to our community -
please consider participating!!!
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OR MISCONDUCT: Academic
dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned nor tolerated at institutions within
the
Copies of the Student Rights and
Responsibilities can be obtained from the Student Activities and Campus Life
Office or an electronic version is also available online at http://www.osuokc.edu/rights/.
Instructional
Statement: Each
student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the OSU-Oklahoma
City Catalog, Student Handbook, and semester information listed in the Class
Schedule.
Global Education
DROPPING OF COURSES: Courses dropped within the FIRST 2 WEEKS of a
16-week semester will be done so at no monetary penalty to the student. Students may continue to drop classes up
until 12th week of a 16-week term, but will be charged the full
tuition and fees for the class. After
week #12, a grade will be turned in for all students still enrolled in the
course.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR LECTURES AND CLASS
ASSIGNMENTS
Jan 19 Introduction
and Course Overview
Discussion
of Proficiency Project - paper
Jan 21 & 26 Chapter 2 – The Counselor:
Person and Professional
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 3
-Pages
13-15, “A Survey of Your Attitudes and Beliefs…”,
Questions 1-20;
-Page
18-19, Dealing With Value Conflicts, Questions 1-20;
-Page
19, Some Questions You Might Explore, Questions 1-3;
-Page 20, Multicultural
Counseling Competencies…Questions 1-15.
Due FEBRUARY 2
Jan 28 & Feb 2 Chapter 3 - Ethical Issues in
Counseling Practice
-Introduction
Ethics, Confidentiality, Duty-to-warn
-Multicultural
Perspective and Ethical Issues, Client/Therapist Relationship Issues
HOMEWORK:
-Page 28-29,
Self-Inventory of Attitudes Relating to Ethical Issues, Questions 1-10;
-Page 31-32, Some Cases Pertaining
to Confidentiality, Questions 1, 4, 5;
-Pages 32-33, Suggested
Activities and Exercises, Questions 1, 2, 3, 6
Due
FEBRUARY 9
Feb 4 & 9 Outside Lecture -
SUICIDE
Feb 11 EXAM #1 (Chapters 2-3 and
Suicide)
HOMEWORK: Read
Chapter 4
Feb 16, 18 & 23 Chapter 4 - Psychoanalytic Therapy
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 5
-Pages 43-45, Questions for Discussion
&Evaluation #2, #5, #9
-Read RUTH and answer You Continue Working With Ruth,
#1, #2, and #3, Page 48.
Due
MARCH 2
Feb 25 & March 2 Chapter 5 - Adlerian
Therapy
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 6
-Page 55-56, Questions for Reflection and Discussion,
#7 and #10;
-Pages 56-59 complete the LIFESTYLE ASSESSMENT
(includes the 5 bulleted questions under Now that you are finished with the
lifestyle questionnaire…found on page 60.)
Due MARCH 9
March 4 & 9 Chapter 6 - Existential Therapy
HOMEWORK: -Page 73, Questions for Reflection and Discussion, Questions 1
through 6;
-Pages 74, Ways of being dead but still existing,
#1-4;
-Page 74-75, Will we really change…,
#1-5. Due
MARCH 23
March 11 EXAM #2 (Chapters
4-5-6)
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 7
MARCH 16 – 18 SPRING BREAK – NO CLASSES!!!!
March 23& 25 Chapter 7 - Person-Centered
Therapy
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 8
-Page 85 Questions for
Reflection and Discussion,
#
1, #2, #6 and #7
-Pages 86-87, Practical
Application: Reflecting Clients’ Feelings, #1-6.
Due
APRIL 1
March 30 & April 1 Chapter 8 - Gestalt Therapy
HOMEWORK: Read TA Chapter – Supplemental
Handout
-Page 98-99 Questions
For Reflection and Discussion, #3, #4 and #7;
-Pages
99-100, Issues and Questions for Personal Application, #1 and #3.
Due APRIL 8
April 6 & 8 Outside
Lecture - Transactional Analysis
-see
Supplemental Handouts
-NO HOMEWORK REQUIRED FOR THIS CHAPTER
April 13 EXAM #3 (Chapters 7, 8 and TA)
April
Lecture
- Trauma Informed Care
View this lecture/notes on D2L sometime before the final exam
HOMEWORK:
Read
chapter 9
April 15 & 20 Chapter 9 - Behavior Therapy
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 10
Pages
110, Issues For Personal Application: Answer the 5 bulleted questions at mid-page
of page 114-114 for the Designing a Self-Management Program;
-Page 115, Practical
Applications,
#4 through
#7;
-Page
115-116, Learning to be Concrete, #1-6
Due APRIL 27
April 22 & 27 Chapter 10 – Reality Therapy
PAPERS DUE
TODAY!!! APRIL 27!!!!!
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 11
Pages
152-154, Practical Applications of Choice Therapy and Reality Therapy, W,
D, E, P sections (all questions under each area.)
Due MAY 4
April 29 & May
4 Chapter 11 - Cognitive Therapies
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 11 – Reality Therapy
Pages
149, Questions for Reflections and Discussion: #1, #3, #5, and #7; Due May 11
TUESDAY, MAY 11 – 10:00 AM Final Exam…Do not
be late!!! Papers will be returned to
you as you leave.
** Syllabus
Modification Statement: Faculty has the
right to change or modify the course syllabus materials during the academic
year. Any changes will be shared with
students. Every attempt will be made to
provide those changes in writing as an addendum to the course syllabus.
Revised: January 2010
Helping Skills – CA 1113
Point Breakdown for
Social Assessment
1) SUMMARY 20
points
(Review
of the client information obtained during the personal interview.)
2) SYNOPSIS 10
points
(Your
personal opinion of what is going on in the client’s life.)
3) ANALYSIS 40
points
(Analysis
of client using 5 different theories we covered in class.)
4) GENOGRAM 10
points
(Genealogy
of the client you interviewed.)
5) GRAMMAR/PUNCTUATION/SPELLING/FORMAT/NEATNESS 20 points
TOTAL
POINTS POSSIBLE 100 points
There is a taped video lecture explaining the
paper on our D2L site as well as on reserve in the Library. It is approximately 1 ½ hours long so plan your viewing accordingly.
Be sure that you have the paper instructions/summary format with you
when you view the video.
There is no minimum length of this paper, as
long as you adequately cover the material. Papers must be typed,
use 1 inch margins and be neat. Handwritten
assignments will not be accepted.
Be sure to proof your work. I will take off for spelling and grammar
errors. Feel free to use the English
tutors in the library or have a friend proof your work. Also, you may bring your paper in at any
time for me to give you feedback.
This is a service that is highly valuable but rarely used….PLEASE let me
review your paper as you write it. It
could save you many points you would otherwise lose.
This is a very time consuming project. Do NOT wait until the last minute to work on
it. It will be a much more pleasurable
experience if you write the paper as we progress through the course. Try to
have fun doing this project! This paper
will give you your first glimpse of your future as a counselor.