Course Syllabus
HR 5413: Addictions Counseling
Faculty Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Description
An advanced study of various counseling approaches with opportunities for demonstration and evaluation of each student's counseling skills. This course is designed to provide the student with advanced exploration and analysis of current counseling practices related to chemical dependency. Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, critique, and discuss, in verbal and written form, the key concepts of traditional and contemporary chemical dependency counseling.
Course Materials
- Brooks, F., & McHenry, B. (2023). A contemporary approach to substance use disorders and addiction counseling (3rd ed.). Wiley. ISBN: 978-1-394-22274-2
- DSM-5 TR (5th edition, text revision)
- Log in with your OU 4 x 4 and password
- Click on the hyperlink beside "full text available"
- Then, click on "expand all"
- Choose one of the sections of the DSM that you want to read
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2019). Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Treatment Improvement Protocol 35.
Course Prerequisites
You should have completed 54 credit hours of course requirements in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program prior to enrollment in this course.
Methods of Instruction
The following will be used in the delivery of this course:
- Independent readings
- Lecture
- Synchronous discussion (Live Sessions)
- Videos
- Online content (Canvas)
- Asynchronous discussion
Minimum Technology Requirements
Participating in OU Online programs requires specific technologies. To participate in class and navigate other technological requirements, you will need the following:
- Computer with webcam
- Microsoft Office
- Google Chrome/Firefox
- Reliable Internet
- OU Email
Consider the following tips:
- To be effective in your courses you will need regular access to a computer and a stable internet connection.
- Although mobile devices (i.e., smart phones) are great for checking your grades or watching a video, OU does not recommend relying on them as your primary method for taking a course online or face to face.
- Many times, professors will add course media and assignment drop boxes to Canvas and you need reliable access.
- Computer labs are available on campus in the OU library and rooms can be reserved for privacy.
- Most town libraries will also have access to technology labs in your hometown.
- You can watch and participate in online courses on your smartphone, but it may make reading the PDFs provided more difficult. We recommend a larger device to access online course content.
- Weather, or shelter-in-place mandates may require at home access to technology. Weather may be unpredictable and can cause alternate sources of class time such as an online zoom meeting. Accessing a webcam and microphone is important.
- Online courses typically have opportunities for students to use audio/video to submit assignments or participate in activities. These accessories will increase course interactivity and can connect you to your instructors as well as your fellow classmates.
For more support contact the OU Instructional Technology Service Portal
You are expected to:
- Check your OU email daily and OU Canvas for updates on classes.
- Use word processing programs such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs for assignments.
- Send or receive email attachments and communicate with your instructor or advisor.
- Search databases for research in the library resources.
Learning Outcomes & CACREP Standards
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcome | |
|---|---|
| CLO-A | Identify key theoretical constructs and principles in addictions theory including working with addiction populations across cultures. |
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CLO-B |
Compare various categories of drugs and the specific drugs in each category. |
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CLO-C |
Examine key research related to the neurobiological etiology of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders. |
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CLO-D |
Demonstrate best practices in identifying and treating substance use, addictions, and co-occurring conditions using empirically validated counseling theories and interventions. |
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CLO-E |
Analyze treatment settings, relapse prevention and group support methods for Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders. |
Addictions Counseling
| Learning Outcome | CACREP Standard |
|---|---|
| Theories and neurobiological etiology of addiction. | 3.C.5 |
| Procedures to identify substance use, addictions, and co-occurring conditions. | 3.G.12 |
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track
| Learning Outcome | CACREP Standard |
|---|---|
| Strategies for interfacing with the legal system regarding court-referred clients. | 5.C.6 |
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Course Learning Outcomes | CACREP Standards | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participation | CLO-A, CLO-B, CLO-C, CLO-D, CLO-E | 3.C.5, 3.G.12, 5.C.6 | Weekly asynchronous Live Sessions | 15% |
| Discussions | CLO-A, CLO-C, CLO-D, CLO-E | 3.C.5, 3.G.12, 5.C.6 | Periodic discussions | 15% |
| Journals |
CLO-A, CLO-B |
3.C.5, 3.G.12 | Periodic written assignments | 10% |
| Experiential Activities | CLO-A, CLO-D, CLO-E | 3.G.12 | Written assignment activities | 30% |
| Motivational Interviewing Case Study |
CLO-A, CLO-D |
3.G.12 | Written assignment | 15% |
| Knowledge Checks |
CLO-A, CLO-B, CLO-C, CLO-D, CLO-E |
3.C.5, 3.G.12, 5.C.6 | Periodic quizzes | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Participation
You can earn participation points in two ways for the Live Sessions:
- Participate Live: This option should be your preferred choice. When possible, you should attend and participate in the Live Sessions in real time. To get credit for your attendance, type in the date and time of the session you attended by clicking on the red "Submit Assignment" button at the top of the Live Session page. Your self-reported attendance log will be cross-checked against the attendance tracker in Zoom.
- Make-Up (Watch Recording-Submit Written Summary): In the event that your work or personal schedule makes it impossible for you to attend, please review the recording of the Live Session then write a 2-3 paragraph summary of the Live Session from your perspective. Click on the "Start Assignment" button to type (or copy/paste) your paragraph into the text field. Make-up session summaries are due Sunday by 11:59 PM Central following the missed Live Session.
Discussions
You will complete an original post in response to the discussion questions provided.
- Responses should be equal to a half-page essay post (approximately 2 paragraphs).
- The initial response posts are due each week on Friday by 11:59 PM Central.
In addition, you will be required to reply to at least two of your classmates' essay posts each week.
- These replies are due on Sunday by 11:59 PM Central each week. Replies should be respectful and insightful.
- Replies are to be a minimum of four full sentences in length.
Journals
You will periodically be asked to complete journals to enhance your understanding of the complex dynamics and challenges individuals with addiction face. Additionally, topics will promote critical thinking and foster a deeper appreciation of the multifaceted nature of addiction, aiding you in your future therapeutic work with clients in the field of addictions.
Experiential Activities
Students will choose two experiential activity options to complete during the course. Each engaging activity offers unique insights into addiction topics and requires submission as specified in the course module. These activities can be initiated early in the course, if it suits your schedule, or completed as per the module deadlines.
Note: You may start on these early, as long as you turn them in on time during week 6 & 8.
Motivational Interviewing Case Study
For this assignment, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the core principles of motivational interviewing through practical application of motivational interviewing theory to a real-life client scenario.
This assignment will provide you with the opportunity to develop valuable skills for addressing addiction-related issues in a client-centered, non-confrontational, and empathetic manner using motivational interviewing.
Knowledge Checks
These quizzes will offer you the opportunity to reflect on your comprehension and understanding of content via multiple choice and short answer questions. The knowledge checks will also give you, as the learner, greater awareness of how you are doing in in the course and your mastery of the content.
Course Policies
Communication
You can access me via Canvas or by emailing jonna.l.byars-1@ou.edu
Emails will be returned within 24 hours. Email correspondence will be monitored daily. All email
communication will be through official OU email addresses only. When contacting the professor by email, please include the course number and section title in the subject line.
Late Policy
Due to the expedited nature of the Online CMHC program and learning format, it is expected that students practice time management in the submission of assignments. This can also prepare students for the future time constraints important to consider when working in community mental health settings.
All assignments are due by midnight CST on the date listed. Late assignments will receive 0 points. Deviations from this requirement on any one of the assignments must be coordinated with your Instructor in advance for approval.
Email your Instructor if an emergency occurs. If a student has not completed at least half of the required assignments, a final grade of AW (Administrative Withdrawal) will be assigned with no grade or credit.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
per CACREP Standards 1.I. & 1.M.8
The OU CMHC program fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Our OU Human Relations faculty and students are diverse in their cultures and beliefs. Throughout the OU environment, including the CMHC program, we uphold the pillars of awareness, education, and advocacy. We critically examine campus climate with its biases, assumptions, institutional structure, and worldviews. We strive together to mitigate inequities, to grow intellectually and personally through meaningful diversity interactions, conscious conversations, and meaningful experiences. We work to reduce barriers, to promote conscious civil conversations, and to help all contribute as individuals, community members, and professionals in preparing our students to compete in a diverse, global, and integrated world.
As faculty of the CMHC program and mental health professionals, we strive to uphold ACA ethical guidelines important to the counseling profession in addition to the OU values of empathy, accountability, civil dialogue, collaboration, equity, integrity, and mutual respect. The goal of the CMHC program is to engage, serve and yield qualified and diverse students, equipping them with the tools needed to serve, educate, and empower our diverse communities.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Access the University Academic Policies Document.
Course Summary:
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