Course Outcome Competencies: By the conclusion of the course, the student will understand and will be able to:

·           Recognize all major concepts regarding substance abuse issues, assessment and treatment

·           Recognize the major classes of drugs and their effects.

·           Use knowledge gained in class to discuss the models of addiction.

·           Be familiar with and understand assessment and treatment approaches of substance abuse.

·           Become familiar with various resources on the internet related to abuse issues.

·           This course requires privacy of the students and the people you may observe.

1)  Exams:  (540 points) – There will be three exams for this course.  The exams will consist of multiple choice questions, matching, identification and/or short answer essay questions over the readings and lectures.    The final is comprehensive.  Each exam is worth 180 points.

3) Addiction Assignment:  (120 points) – See final page of syllabus for detailed description of this assignment.  This paper is due 3/13/2014.

4)  Support Group Assignment: (120 points) – Attend a support group meeting and write a two page reflection paper on this experience.  It can be an open AA or NA meeting or one for non-addicted individuals such as Al-Anon, CODA, ACOA, etc.  You paper should include a discussion on what took place at the meeting, what you got out of the meeting, and any pros or cons to this type of support group.  Be sure to include when you attended and which group you attended.

As an alternative – you can interview two counselors.  One has to be an LCDC and the other an LPC or Psychiatrist.  Your paper should include which school counseling the individual practices, how they determine a client/patients course of treatment, success rates, common issues and problems.

 This paper is due 4/10/2014.

5)  Presentation:  (100 points) – You will choose one addictive substance and present (to the class) how the addiction is treated (using all models of addiction), the effects of the substance, why it is addictive and the prevalence of the substance.  Each group of students will present a different substance.  Your presentation will include a short paper on your topic using APA guidelines. This paper needs to be submitted electronically via WebCT.  Due week of 4/21.

6)  Case Studies: (120 points) – Case studies from D2L (I will provide the case study and questions). To be considered complete, the assignment must contain the issue and the questions need to be typed out and each question answered fully.

GRADING SCALE:

Case Studies                                        120 pts                                    900-1000 = A

Exams (3 @ 180 points each)              540 pts                                    800 – 899 = B

Addiction Assignment                         120 pts                                    700 – 799 = C

Support Group Assignment                  120 pts                                    600 - 699  = D

Presentation                                         100 pts                                    < 600         = F

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE                1000 pts                                  

The University has a standard grade scale:

A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, F= below 60, W = Withdrawal, WP = withdrew passing, WF = withdrew failing, I = incomplete.

Standard - after 5 absences the student will be dropped.

Not allowed

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

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All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed the 6 hours of Communication Core and 2) earned 60 hours. Students may meet this requirement in one of three ways: by passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, passing two Writing Intensive Courses (only one can be in the core), or passing English 2113. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at https://msutexas.edu/academics/wpr, or call 397-4131.

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