COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: DAAC - Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling
DAAC 1166. PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE) ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING (0-7-1) 51.1501
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The College, with the employer, develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisites: DAAC 1311, 2354 and approval of Human Services program director for assignment to specific practicum. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DAAC 1309. ASSESSMENT SKILL OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ADDICTIONS (3-1-3) 51.1501
Examines procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual's strengths, weaknesses, problems and needs which will be used in the development of a treatment plan. Prepares the student to appropriately explain assessment results and individuals rights to clients. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DAAC 1311. COUNSELING THEORIES (3-0-3) 51.1501
An introduction to major theories of various treatment modalities including Reality Therapy, Psychodynamic, Grief Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Rational-Emotive Therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches such as life skills training, behavior modification and the introduction to experiential therapies as they relate to detoxification, residential, outpatient and extended treatment. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DAAC 1317. BASIC COUNSELING SKILLS (3-0-3) 51.1501
This course is designed to facilitate development of the basic communication 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. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DAAC 1319. INTRODUCTION TO ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ADDICTIONS. (3-0-3) 51.1501
Causes and consequences of addiction as they relate to the individual, family, community and society are discussed. Response alternatives regarding intervention, treatment, education and prevention are reviewed. Competencies and requirements for licensure in Texas are explained. Addiction issues related to diverse populations are presented. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DAAC 2166. PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE) ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING (0-7-1) 51.1502
Practicum general training and experiences in the workplace. The College, with the employer, develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisites: DAAC 1166, 1311, 2354 and approval of Human Services program director for assignment to specific practicum. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DAAC 2307. ADDICTED FAMILY INTERVENTION (3-1-3) 51.1501
The 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. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DAAC 2341. COUNSELING ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ADDICTIONS (3-1-3) 51.1501
Special skills and techniques in the application of counseling skills for the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) client. Development and utilization of treatment planning management. Includes review of onfidentiality and ethical issues. Prerequisite: DAAC 1319. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DAAC 2343. CURRENT ISSUES (3-0-3) 51.1501
Current issues in addiction counseling. Includes special populations, dual diagnosis, ethics, gambling and infectious diseases associated with addiction counseling. Prerequisites: DAAC 1311. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DAAC 2354. DYNAMICS OF GROUP COUNSELING (3-0-3) 51.1501
Exploration of group counseling skills, techniques and stages of group development. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DAAC 2363. CLINICAL - SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ADDICTION COUNSELING. 51.1501
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisite: DAAC 2354. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.