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eMailCourse Description: This program is certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services - Offender Education Program. It is required by law for persons convicted of subsequent DWI offenses. Failure to complete the program will result in the offenderâs license being revoked until the program has been completed. This standardized program is 37-1/2 hours in length and is designed for multiple DWI offenders and/or others who have alcohol/drug related problems for which the first offender program was not designed to address. The program purpose is to intervene in the alcohol/drug abusing lifestyles of the offenders in order to encourage entry into treatment where indicated as well as to prevent further substance abuse related problems. Specific course topics include lifestyle issues, values, self-esteem, positive thinking vs. irrational beliefs, responsibility, physiological/psychological effects of drugs, alcoholism, chemical dependency, how drug abuse affects family members, co-dependency, Al-Anon, treatment options, 12-Step Self-Help Groups, peer pressure, relapse prevention, problem solving and action planning.
Course Information
Cost: The cost of this course is $210. Refunds or class transfers must be requested at least one day prior to the start of class. After this period, students will be required to register and pay for another class.
Registration: Full registration instructions are located on the schedule (available below). Students are required to register and pay prior to the first class. It is recommended that students register as early as possible, because classes reach maximum enrollment quickly.
Download class schedule here.
Enrollment Eligibility Notice: Students with outstanding obligations to Amarillo College may not be allowed to enroll in or complete a continuing education course until the obligations are fulfilled. Students who have received a Criminal Trespass Warning from Amarillo College will not be allowed to enroll in courses held on any AC campus unless the warning has been lifted.
Attendance: Students must be on time and attend all sessions in consecutive order. Two make-up sessions may be allowed at the discretion of the instructor; an additional charge may be assessed for make-up sessions. Students MUST provide their County of Conviction and Cause Number to the instructor.
Questions: For questions regarding our programs, call (806) 356-3649 or (806)356-3682 or e-mail wallace-ec@actx.edu. Se habla español.
Any student, who because of a disabling condition may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements, should contact disAbility Services (SSC 119, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
Last updated by Damaris Schlong -- Jan/08/09