Practicum II Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

DAAC-2267-001 Practicum II

Prerequisites

DAAC 2266

Course Description

Advanced practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 16 hrs practicum)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Sweitzer: The Successful Internship: Transformation and Empowerment in Experiential Learning, 3nd edition, ISBN # 0-495-38500-X

Supplies

\ Access to computer and printer (with cartridges and paper), transportation, 3 ring binder, dividers and pen.

Student Performance

The student is to successfully complete:

1. A 256 hour placement in an approved health care agency whose primary function is the counseling and treatment of chemically addicted individuals is required.

2. Meet as a seminar group four times during the semester (January 13th, February 24th, March 30th, and May 4th, 2012) in Durrett 201, for 60 minutes each (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

3. A contract signed and completed by agency. This should be in the logbook and a copy turned in at the second meeting.

4. A journal which includes a log of hours and days worked at the assigned agency.  This record is kept on the KSA form and is to be signed off weekly by the site supervisor.  In addition, the student is to keep a daily log so they can accurately write a complete report in their weekly and monthly summaries.  The on site supervisor is required to sign off on the weekly summary.  Forms are available online at http://www.actx.edu/substance.

5. A journal in a 3-ring binder with labeled dividers.  Suggested titles include:

• Log – Daily
• Log – Weekly Summary
• Log – Monthly Summary
• KSA
• Reaction Papers
• Evaluations

6. Submit in writing (typed) two reaction papers (one at 125 hours and one at 256 hours) about the learning taking place and your growth during the experience.

7. Have completed by field supervisor and returned to the instructor a mid-term and final evaluation.

8. If for any reason evaluations, papers or journals are late, 20% of points for each item will be automatically deducted.

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

\ Students are expected to follow the ethical standards set forth in the NAADAC and TAADAC standards for substance abuse counselors.  They are to adhere to the policies of the agency they are placed at.

Grading Criteria

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\ Grading	\ Points	\ Less 20%
\ Mid-term evaluation	\ 15	\ 12
\ Final student evaluation	\ 15	\ 12
\ Mid-term reaction paper	\ 10	\ 8
\ Final reaction paper	\ 10	\ 8
\ ELE Contract	\ 5	\ 4
\ Journal (log sheets)	\ 25	\ 20
\ Class Attendance (5 points for each meeting)	\ 20	\ 20
\ ______________    Total	\ 100	\

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\ POINTS  =  GRADE

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\ 90 - 100  =  A

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\ 80 - 89   =   B     

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\ 75 - 79   =  C

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\ 70 - 74   =  D

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\ Less than 70 =F

Attendance

\ 256 hour placement in the agency for each practicum.  It is advised that each student schedule at least 21 hours per week to achieve this number.  In addition each student is to attend three (3) seminars at designated times throughout the summer session.

Calendar

Additional Information

\ The Instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus and/or calendar if necessary.