Current Issues Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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Course

DAAC-2343-001 Current Issues

Prerequisites

DAAC 1304

Course Description

Study of issues that impact addiction counseling. Special populations, dual diagnosis, ethics, gambling and infectious diseases associated with addiction counseling will be investigated.

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Hours

(3 sem hr; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

The Book of Ethics, Geppert and Roberts

Supplies

Scantrons, pens, paper, pencils. Other supplies needs will be discussed in class.

Student Performance

By the end of the semester, the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all of the learning objectives with a minimum of 70 percent competency level based on completion of 4 tests and a final exam administered under the supervision of the professor.

After studying and orally presenting the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following:

1. List the characteristics of codependency.
2. Discuss counseling goals for the codependent.
3. Discuss treatment of chemically dependent offenders in correctional settings.
4. Discuss the current diagnosis for gambling addiction.
5. List characteristics of gambling addition.
6. Discuss counseling goals for compulsive gamblers.
7. HIV/AIDS and the substance abusing client.
8. What are ethical principles?
9. Rights of patients
10. Confidentiality
11. Discuss goals of the elderly drug abuser

SCANS Competencies:  Information, Interpersonal, Basic Skills, Thinking Skills, Personal Skills
 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to follow all Amarillo College policies and procedures.  In addition:

1.  Arrive on time and stay for the whole class period.

2.  Make sure cell phones are turned OFF before entering the classroom!  No texting in the classroom.  You will be asked to leave if your cell phone disrupts the class.  You can leave your cell phone on vibration mode with professor's permission.  DO NOT LEAVE AND RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM IN ORDER TO ANSWER YOUR PHONE!  IT IS DISRUPTIVE AND RUDE!

PLEASE NOTE:  If you leave the classroom to answer your phone, you will not be allowed back in the class for the day.

Grading Criteria

The grade in the course will be determined by the results in four areas: 1) Three tests (50%)
2) Class participation (10%) 3) Presentation and Articles (40 %)

The grading schedule is as follows:
A = 90=100
B = 80 to 89
C = 70 to 79
D = 60 to 69
F = 59-0

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential to the successful completion of the course. IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP A COURSE OR WITHDRAW FROM COLLEGE. Your instructor can not do this for you. Failure to do so will result in the student receiving a performance grade, usually a grade of "F". The last day to withdraw from class is April 19, 2012.

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Additional Information

This course will provide information to the student which will assist the individual in building a knowledge based on the following topics:

a. codependency
b. gambling
c. HIV/AIDS
d. ethics
e. adolescent treatment
f. women's issues
g. aging