Basic Counseling Skills Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Robert Banks (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

Phone

Phone number not available

Office Location

Office Hours

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

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.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

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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Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

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Course

DAAC-1317-001 Basic Counseling Skills

Prerequisites

Course Description

Course is designed to facilitate development of the basic communication skills necessary to develop an effective helping relationship with clients. Includes the utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and its ramifications; examination of attitudes and feelings; considering of alternative solutions; and decision making.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Chemical Dependency Counseling, Lawson, Lawson, and Rivers, 3^rd edition

Supplies

Paper, pens, pencils. Other supply needs will be discussed in class.

Student Performance

After studying the materials presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following:

1. Define counseling

2. List goals of counseling

3. Give a composite model of human effectiveness

4. List and demonstrate the therapeutic traits of a counselor

5. Discuss the initial procedures of the counseling process

6. List and discuss the factors surrounding the initial counseling interview.

7. Discuss how to survive a substance abuse counseling agency.

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

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

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

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS/CLASSROOM GROUND RULES:

1. Arrive to class 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 lecture course will be determined by the results in three areas: (1) 3 tests - 50%,

(2) demonstration of therapeutic traits – 25%, (3) final exam – 25%.

A = 90 to 100

B = 80 to 89

C = 70 to 79

D = 60 to 69

F = Below 60

*The last day to withdraw or to drop a class/change from credit to audit is April 19, 2012.

Please feel free to discuss any concerns you may have with your progress in this course with the instructor.

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 or to drop a class/change from credit to audit is April 19, 2012