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Departmental Syllabus for DAAC 2271
Core Functions

Course Number and Title: 2271 Core Functions
Credit Hours: 2 - Hrs/wk lec.: 2Hrs/wk lab: 0 Lec/Lab Comb.: 0

I. Course Description
This course explores each of the 12 core functions and relating global criteria of the substance abuse counselor. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of the core functions as they are used at the practicum site.
II. Required Background
Prerequisite: DAAC 1304, 1309, 2307, 2354, PSYT 2301
Co-requisite: DAAC 2166
III. Texts, Other Reference Materials
Texts and/or reference materials, determined appropriate by the program coordinator/course instructor may be required.   
Optional and/or required texts and/or other references may include:  

• Herdman, J. W. (2006). Global Criteria: The 12 Core Functions of Substance Abuse Counselor (4th. ed.). (optional)    

IV. Methods of Instruction
            Instruction, as determined by the instructor, may include

• Lectures
• Class Discussion
• Homework
• Role Playing/Student Involvement
• Internet assignments and postings

V. Course Content
The 12 Core Functions’ relationship to counseling                                                                       The global criteria as they relate to the 12 Core Functions                                             Forms utilized under the 12 Core Functions and global criteria

VI. Learning Outcomes
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the 12 Core Functions and global
criteria as they relate to drug/alcohol abuse counseling.   
Performance Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe each of the 12 core functions and global criteria as it pertains to the Alcohol/drug abuse client.
• Demonstrate each of the 12 core functions and global criteria as it pertains to the alcohol/drug abuse client.

Additional objectives may be added by the course instructor.  
            Measurement of student competency or learning outcome may include: 
                        Grade primarily based on the successful completion of all assignments, a comprehensive                                  
                        examination, and depth of the student’s professional attitude and behavior. 
      Additional measurement criteria may be used at the discretion of the instructor. 
SCANS Competencies: See attached for a list of competencies related to the workplace as outlined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. 
VII.  Course requirements and grade computation.  
A. College Requirements:
A written, comprehensive final examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean. Other examinations or measures are given/utilized at the discretion of the instructor.

A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded “F.” Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook - January 1995)

B.  Departmental Requirement: 
Examinations, to include the comprehensive final exam, may consist of essay and/or objective questions, oral examination methods and/or performance measures. 

C.  Instructor Requirements:
                        To be determined by the assigned instructor.     

VIII.       College Policies:

A.         San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs or services.

B.         Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic Council - April, 1998.  (The instructor may set standard for children in the classroom as they determine appropriate.)

C.         ADA Statement: “As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.

D.         A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.

E.         Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting
in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin.

• Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.)

             when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. (College Academic Council, 01/ 2000)
            (The instructor may set additional requirements determined to be appropriate.)

G.         San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.  Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “W’ (withdraw). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.

H.         San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.

I.          ACCD DPS Important Phone Numbers:
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone   (210) 222-0911
ACCD DPS General Phone        (210) 208-8099
ACCD DPS Weather Phone       (210) 208-8189 (For information on college closures)

• Students must also abide by the policies, procedures and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin, www.accd.edu/sac/sacmain/schedule/SAC_Bulletin_05-06.pdf , and any additional policies, procedures, and rules determined appropriate by the instructor.