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Departmental Syllabus for DAAC 2343 (formerly MHT 2343 & DAAC 1343)
Current Issues

Course Number and Title: 1343 Current Issues
Credit Hours: 3 - Hrs/wk lec.: 3 Hrs/wk lab: 0 Lec/Lab Comb.: 0

I. Course Description
This course studies issues that impact addiction counseling. Topics of investigation will include special populations, dual diagnosis, ethics, gambling, and infectious diseases associated with addiction counseling.
II. Required Background
Prerequisite: DAAC 1309 or permission of the program coordinator
III. Texts, Other Reference Materials

• Required: Bissell, LC. & Royce, J. E., (1994). Ethics for Addiction Professionals (2nd. ed.) Hazelden Foundation, Center City, MN. (ISBN: 0-89486-454-8)

Additional texts and/or reference materials, determined appropriate by the program coordinator/ course instructor may be required.  
Optional references may include:

• Barthwell, Andrea G. & Gilbert, Cynthia L., (1995) Reprinted. Screening for Infectious Diseases Among Substance Abusers. DHHS (TIP) Series 6. Rockville, MD.
• Blow, Frederic C. (1998). Substance Abuse Among Older Adults. DHHS (TIP) Series 26. Rockville, MD.
• Fazzone, P. A., Holton, J.K., & Reed, B. G. (1997). Substance Abuse Treatment and Domestic Violence. DHHS (TIP) Series 25. Rockville, MD.
• Fleisch, Brahm, (2000) Reprinted. Approaches in the Treatment of Adolescents with Emotional and Substance Abuse Problems. DHHS (TAP) Series 1, Rockville, MD.
• Marion, Ira J., (1995) Reprinted. Pregnant, Substance-Using Women. DHHS (TIP) Series 2. Rockville, MD.
• Ries, Richard, (1995) Reprinted. Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Coexisting Mental Illness and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse. DHHS (TIP) Series 9. Rockville, MD.
• Schonberg, S. Kenneth, (1995) Reprinted. Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol- and Other Drug-Abusing Adolescents. DHHS (TIP) Series 4. Rockville, MD.
• Selwyn, Peter A. & Batki, Steven L., (1995). Treatment for HIV-Infected Alcohol and Other Drug Abusers. DHHS (TIP) Series 15. Rockville, MD.

IV. Methods of Instruction

• Lecture/Discussion
• Student Participation/Reports (Written/Oral)
• Internet assignments/postings

V. Course Content

• Overview of special issues related to addiction
• Substance abuse and special populations
• Ethics and drug/alcohol counseling
• Special issues counseling and referral
• Drug use and gender
• Working with the gay/lesbian community
• Working with victims of sexual abuse
• Substance abuse and the aged
• Gambling as an addiction
• Cultural issues and substance abuse

VI. Learning Outcomes 
            The student will come to understand issues that commonly impact addiction counseling

Performance Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the issues of addiction counseling related to special populations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical standards and laws related to addiction counseling.
• Describe the issues involved in working with victims of sexual abuse and dual diagnosis as it relates to addiction counseling.
• Describe gambling as an addiction.
• Demonstrate an understanding of HIV and other infectious diseases associated with the use of mood altering drugs and addictive behaviors.

Additional objectives may be added by the course instructor.
Measurement of student competency or learning outcome may include:

• Written Examination
• Research Paper
• Student Oral Presentation
• Internet assignments/postings

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.

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)
            (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.