Course Syllabus

HR 5413: Addictions Counseling

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Professor Name Title Human Relations Department

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

• 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

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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.

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Learning Outcomes & CACREP Standards

Course Learning Outcomes

Course learning outcomes are listed in the table below

	Learning Outcome
CLO-A	Identify key theoretical constructs and principles in addictions theory including working with addiction populations across cultures.
CLO-B	Compare various categories of drugs and the specific drugs in each category.
CLO-C	Examine key research related to the neurobiological etiology of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.
CLO-D	Demonstrate best practices in identifying and treating substance use, addictions, and co-occurring conditions using empirically validated counseling theories and interventions.
CLO-E	Analyze treatment settings, relapse prevention and group support methods for Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

Addictions Counseling

CACREP standards are listed in the table below

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

CACREP standards are listed in the table below

Learning Outcome	CACREP Standard
Strategies for interfacing with the legal system regarding court-referred clients.	5.C.6

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Grades

Breakdown

Course activities and grades listed for each activity

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

Grade 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:

1. 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.
2. 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. 

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Course Policies

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