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Departmental Syllabus for DAAC 2329
Clinical Supervision

I. Course Description
This course assists students in defining and conceptualizing models and types of supervision. Areas of discussion include supervisory relationships and counselor development, supervision methods and techniques covering the roles, focus, group supervision, multicultural issues, and the methods of assessing and evaluating supervision. Ethical, legal, and professional issues covering roles for supervision and standards of practice, authorized counseling methods and scope of practice for several licensed professionals will be examined. The executive and administrative tasks covering development and implementation of a supervision plan, supervision contract, time for supervision, record keeping, and reporting on the supervision provided will also be covered in this course.
II. Required Background
Prerequisite: DAAC 1319, 1317, 1304, 1307, 1309, 1311, 1314, 1343, or approval of program coordinator.
III. Texts, Other Reference Materials
Powell, David J. (2004) Clinical Supervision in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling: Principles, Models, Methods, revised ed. Jossey-Bass. (ISBN: 0-7879-7377-7)

Additional texts and/or reference materials, determined appropriate by the program coordinator,  may be required by the course instructor.
IV. Methods of Instruction 
            Instruction, determined by the instructor assigned, may consist of:  

• Lectures/Discussions
• Student Participation and Reports
• Student Involvement
• Internet assignments/postings

V. Course Content    
Requirements and procedures for effective clinical supervision                                                         Theories and types of supervision                                  

VI. Learning Outcomes:    
The student will understand how to use and conduct supervision.  
            Performance Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between administrative supervision and clinical supervision.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the theories of clinical supervision presented.
• Demonstrate understanding of the developmental stages of the supervisee and the clinical supervisor.
• Relate appropriate approaches to resolving concerns/problems faced by the clinical supervisor when presented with a role-play or scenario.
• Define four models of supervision.
• Define the four domains of clinical supervision.
• Identify the tasks performed in each of the four domains

Additional objectives may be added as determined by the course instructor.
Measurement of student competency or learning outcome may include:
Grade primarily based on the demonstration of proper supervisory techniques, completion of all assignments, and written exams.           
Additional measurement criteria may be used at the discretion of the assigned instructor. 
SCAN 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.

• 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 are given 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. 

• Instructor Requirements:

To be determined by the instructor assigned.

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.  Specifics are to be determined by the instructor assigned.

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.

F.         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.
            Specific class room policy will by determined by the instructor assigned.

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)
J.         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