GUCO562 Syllabus

UMUC-EUROPE GRADUATE PROGRAMS
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY

GUCO562 Syllabus

Course Title	Drug and Alcohol Counseling
Term	TERM 2, 2005/2006
Education Center	DIST-ED_EUROPE_GRAD
Faculty Member	James Calvin - jcalvin@faculty.ed.umuc.edu

Faculty Contact Information:

Contacts for Dr. Calvin: E-mail - jcalvin@faculty.ed.umuc.edu (U S) Phone - (508) 362-2410 Mail - P O Box 936, Barnstable, MA 02630

Consultation:

For questions/concerns that you wish ALL THE CLASS to see - post onto WebTycho, in the appropriate place (like "Questions for Jim"). For personal/private concerns and problems - e-mail or phone me (see above).

Required Texts and Readings:

American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th Ed. - Text Revision). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association. American Psychological Association (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th Ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Inaba, D. S. & Cohen, W. E. (2004). Uppers, Downers, All Arounders (5th Ed.). Ashland, OR: CNS Publications.

Supplementary Readings:

Recommended Text - Dowd, E. T. & Rugle, L. (Eds.) (1999). Comparative Treatments of Substance Abuse. New York: Springer.

Recommended Supplementary Reading and Journals: All graduate students should be prepared to utilize the UMUC online library at http://www.umuc.edu/library/. The library contains a large number of full text academic journals that are free of charge and immediately available. The library homepage also contains a number of links related to improving students’ research and writing skills. A variety of full-text, online, free-of-charge and pay-per-view academic journals are listed on the Counseling Webboard at http://www.ed.umuc.edu/graduate/webboards/.

WebTycho Technical Assistance: Please visit UMUC’s Help Site http://tychousa.umuc.edu/wtdocs/wthelp/html/contact_us.html or contact the WebTycho Support staff by e-mail at webtychosupport@umuc.edu. You may also use our live Help Desk Chat, available in the Help pull-down menu at the top of the classroom.

Recommended Journals:

A variety of full-text, online, free-of-charge and pay-per-view academic journals are listed on the Counseling Webboard at http://www.ed.umuc.edu/graduate/webboards/

Course Description:

Prerequisite: PSYC 502. Students will develop skills in the application of counseling techniques that are used with individuals who abuse drugs and alcohol. The importance of philosophical assumptions about "drug abusers" will be examined; students will examine their own philosophies of counseling individuals who abuse drugs. Basic counseling techniques will be demonstrated, and students will participate in exercises and case consultations to develop their own skills. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GUCO 562 or EDCP 625.

Course Goals:

This course is designed to enable students to become familiar with the theoretical and treatment approaches to drug and alcohol counseling as they apply to people from different social, cultural and economic backgrounds. It will assist students in preparing for the comprehensive exam and will prepare them for professional practice.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student will have: 1.an understanding of the nature and origins of problems involving abuse of alcohol and other drugs. 2. knowledge of research and practical techniques being used in the counseling of substance abusers. 3. an overview of current trends and/or epidemics, and their prognosis in the chemical dependency field. 4. knowledge of commonly used individual and group tests used to assess substance abusers. 5. critical evaluation skills of various approaches used to counsel substance abusers. 6. an appreciation of the historical context in which substance abuse occurs. 7. essential ethical and legal concerns involved in efforts to provide services to substance abusers. 8. analytical reasoning skills via class presentations of various research articles. 9. diagnostic and prescriptive assessment skills of clients' drug and alcohol problems. 10. knowledge of the major treatment approaches used in agencies providing rehabilitative services to persons with addictive disease.

Grading Information:

Students who wish to excel in this course must give evidence of critical thinking, and demonstrate an ability to thoughtfully compose and carry out the written assignments. Students should interact with their fellow students in WebTycho Topic Areas. Diversity of opinion is encouraged; it will serve our learning if we respect each other, and the values and opinions of each of us. If we cultivate an atmosphere in which we can challenge ourselves and each other supportively, we all learn and grow! Grading Summary: % WebTycho Assignments/Participation....50 Written Projects Self Assessment.......................10 Term Paper............................20 Final Exam............................20 Total................................100 Course GRADES will be given as follows:

92-100 points - A;

80-91 - B;

70-79 – C;

Below 70 – F. Please note that Bowie State University does not use "D" for graduate students. The grade F(a) is used to designate academic failure. F(n) is used to designate failure for non-completion. Grades of Incomplete or Withdrawal are governed by UMUC-Europe policies. For further details, please refer to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog. Hard copies of the catalog are available in your local Education Center.

Here are the UMUC-Europe guidelines for getting an "I" in this (or any) course: "A student needs to ASK for an Incomplete and have a substantial reason to receive that grade. The student's work to that point must also be satisfactory, having completed at least 50% of the class work.” See the Graduate Catalog for more information.

Students are reminded of UMUC’s policies on academic dishonesty and plagiarism, and UMUC’s penalties for same - including course failure and/or dismissal.

For further details, please refer to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog, available in your local Education Center or online at http://www.ed.umuc.edu/general_info/publications/catalogs.

Course Requirements:

Graduate school at the masters level focuses on helping students obtain the education needed for success as professionals in their chosen fields. Thus, UMUC-Europe Graduate Programs and Bowie State University share the common goals of promoting excellence in academic scholarship through thoughtful inquiry and the skillful application of knowledge and theory for the betterment of society. In order to maximize your graduate educational experience, grades will be given based on mastery of course objectives, class (WebTycho) participation and written assignments, and two Written Projects.

Description of Course Requirements:

Mastery of objectives will be tested by a “Take Home” Final Examination, during Week 12 – January 22 – 28, 2006. The Final will be worth 20 points, and will consist of essay questions. WebTycho Assignments and Participation - There will be WebTycho assignments to be posted, each week (except Holiday/Term Break, 12/25-31). These assignments are listed in the week-by-week Course Calendar section, below. “Due date” means midnight, on the due date, in your time zone. You will be further reminded, AND can ask questions about, upcoming weekly assignments, week by week. Please do not be tardy with work. Because we are working on the internet (WebTycho), class participation is significant!! You are expected to read the required readings by the beginning of the appropriate week, then must log onto WebTycho, submit work and comments, and respond to others – weekly. An IMPORTANT note, for WebTycho assignments: on your WebTycho postings, I want YOUR thoughts and observations, NOT a “cut and paste” from your textbooks; it is important that you take the ideas and concepts from the texts and “make them your OWN”!! WebTycho assignments and Participation are worth 50 points. Written Projects – There are TWO Written Projects. The first Written Project is a Self Assessment. This is a written project, approximately two pages (single spaced, or 4 pages double spaced) in length, about you and your ability to work with various Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependence (CD) clients. This project should include your background (yours, family or friends) as it relates to CD, and your personal attitudes, values, and abilities – as relates to Substance Abuse and Chemical Dependence for each of the major categories of Psychoactive Drugs and clients that are abusing those drugs (e.g. how well can I work with alcoholics and why, how well can I work with heroin addicts and why, etc.). This project will be submitted directly to Dr. Calvin – in your “Self” Assignment Folder – and is in the strictest confidence between you and Dr. Calvin. Your Self Assessment is due on Wednesday, December 21st, and is worth 10 points. The second Written Project is a Term Paper. Research (including your textbooks, other texts, web sites, etc.) and write a Paper, 10 – 15 pages (double spaced) in length, on ANY topic of your choosing, that relates to Substance Abuse, Chemical Dependence, or CD Counseling. If you are unsure of your chosen topic or the breadth of your topic, please consult Dr. Calvin. If your Term Paper topic relates to a condition or disorder that is included in DSM-IV, then DSM-IV information (prevalence, diagnosing, etc.) should be included in your Paper. Your Paper should be written, referenced, etc. in APA style (Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association). Your Paper should be posted in your “Paper” Assignment Folder. Your Term Paper is DUE on Wednesday, January 17, 2006, and is worth 20 points.

Course Schedule:

COURSE CALENDAR Week 1 – October 31 - November 5, 2005 – Welcome, Getting Started, Introductions, and Why Study Chemical Dependence/Abuse Reading – None, this week Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area “Assignments - Week One” – SIX (plus Questions for Jim) Assignments/Projects, to be posted by 11/5: 1. Questions for Jim - questions about syllabus, assignments, etc. 2. Go to the Topic Area titled “Self-Disclosure and Confidentiality” and AGREE TO the terms of self-disclosure and confidentiality in this course 3. Read my Introduction (Topic Area – “Jim’s Introduction”). In that Topic Area, respond to my Introduction by answering the following TWO questions: How does my Introduction of myself relate to the issues of self-disclosure and confidentiality? And, what else would you like to ask about ME? 4. Introduce YOURSELF - in the Topic Area “Student Introductions” 5. Respond to the Introductions of at least TWO of your fellow students, in the Topic Area “Student Introductions” 6. In the Topic Area “Why Study Chemical Dependency,” briefly answer the following question: How does the study of drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, and addiction/alcoholism relate to YOUR future counseling practice? 7. Read my thoughts in the Topic Area “My philosophy on this Course and on Distance Education”; post any thoughts or questions you have. Note – During the first week of this course, I (Jim) will be at the annual EB ACA Conference in Mannheim – making internet contact difficult; I will be as responsive as I possibly can; but if I am slow responding, please understand. Thanks!

Weeks 2-3 - November 6 – 19, 2005 – Overview of Psychoactive Drugs, History, Drug Classification, Genetics/Heredity, and Environmental Factors Reading – Inaba, Chapters 1 – 2; DSM-IV pages 191-212; ACA Code of Ethics (see ACA web site for NEW 2005 Code) Projects/Assignments – There are EIGHT (plus Questions for Jim) Assignments/Projects to be posted: 1. Questions for Jim - questions about definitions, concepts, etc. 2. Across history, culture and religion have played a major role in the rise and fall (e.g. Prohibition) of individual drugs. Please post your answer to this question: What sociocultural factors are most important in today’s levels and patterns of alcohol/drug abuse (e.g. the current rise in methamphetamine use)? Post your response by 11/16 3. Then please RESPOND to (at least) ONE of your fellow students’ responses, to the above question. Post your Responses to Others by 11/19. 4. Please refer to your ACA Code of Ethics (it is an appendix in some of your textbooks; it is also available at the ACA web site – www.counsleing.org – by clicking on Resources, then on Ethics, or NEW 2005 Code). Then, please post your response to this question: what ethical issues are particularly important when dealing with substance abuse, alcoholism, and addiction? Post your response by 11/16 5. Then please RESPOND to (at least) ONE of your fellow students’ responses, to the above question. Post your Responses to Others by 11/19. 6. Please post your response to this question: What factors – personal, medical, psychological, social, etc. – should we most consider, as we decide “how big a problem” any one particular drug is? (i.e., when we look at alcohol, at heroin, at cocaine, etc. – what factors determine if that drug is a serious societal concern, or not so serious a concern?) Post your response by 11/16 7. Then please RESPOND to (at least) ONE of your fellow students’ responses, to the above question. Post your Responses to Others by 11/19. 8. Psychoactive drugs are categorized into several categories – Stimulants, Opiates (Narcotics), Depressants/Sedatives, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, and Mixed Effect drugs. Please post your response to this question: Why are drugs categorized into these categories, and what are the important things to understand about the drugs within each given category? Post your response by 11/16 9. Then please RESPOND to (at least) ONE of your fellow students’ responses, to the above question. Post your Responses to Others by 11/19. Weeks 4-6 - November 20 – December 10, 2005 – Stimulants, Opiates (Narcotics), Depressants/ Sedatives, Alcohol, and Abuse/Dependence on these Reading – Inaba, Chapters 3 – 5; DSM-IV pages 212-234, 241-250, 264-277, 284-293 Projects/Assignments – There are TWELVE Assignments/Projects (plus Questions for Jim) to be posted, these three weeks: 1. Questions for Jim (For the following questions, please keep in mind that there are multiple and interacting biological/genetic, psychological, and sociocultural – including religion and culture/subculture – factors that enter into the etiology/cause/sustaining of substance abuse/dependence) 2. Please post your response to this question: What PERSONALITY factors do you consider most important in the etiology (and the continuation) of abuse and dependence on Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines, etc.)? Post your response by 12/7 3. Then please RESPOND to the postings of (at least) ONE of your fellow students – on the above question. Post those Responses to Others by 12/10 4. Please post your response to this question: What SOCIOCULTURAL factors do you consider most important in the etiology (and the continuation) of abuse and dependence on Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines, etc.)? Post your response by 12/7 5. Then please RESPOND to the postings of (at least) ONE of your fellow students – on the above question. Post those Responses to Others by 12/10 6. Please post your response to this question: What PERSONALITY factors do you consider most important in the etiology (and the continuation) of abuse and dependence on Opiates (heroin, etc.)? Post your response by 12/7 7. Then please RESPOND to the postings of (at least) ONE of your fellow students – on the above question. Post those Responses to Others by 12/10 8. Please post your response to this question: What SOCIOCULTURAL factors do you consider most important in the etiology (and the continuation) of abuse and dependence on Opiates (heroin, etc.)? Post your response by 12/7 9. Then please RESPOND to the postings of (at least) ONE of your fellow students – on the above question. Post those Responses to Others by 12/10 10. Please post your response to this question: What PERSONALITY factors do you consider most important in the etiology (and the continuation) of abuse and dependence on Alcohol? Post your response by 12/7 11. Then please RESPOND to the postings of (at least) ONE of your fellow students – on the above question. Post those Responses to Others by 12/10 12. Please post your response to this question: What SOCIOCULTUAL factors do you consider most important in the etiology (and the continuation) of abuse and dependence on Alcohol? Post your response by 12/7 13. Then please RESPOND to the postings of (at least) ONE of your fellow students – on the above question. Post those Responses to Others by 12/10 Weeks 7-8 - December 11 - 24, 2005 – Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Mixed Category Drugs, Other Drugs, and Other Addictions Reading – Inaba, Chapters 6 – 7; DSM-IV pages 234-241, 250-264, 278-284, 293-295 Projects/Assignments – There are NINE Assignments/Projects (plus Questions for Jim) to be posted: 1. Questions for Jim (For the following questions, please keep in mind that there are multiple and interacting biological/genetic, psychological, and sociocultural – including religion and culture/subculture – factors that enter into the etiology/cause/sustaining of substance abuse/dependence) 2. Please post your response to this question: What PERSONALITY factors do you consider most important in the etiology (and the continuation) of abuse and dependence on Hallucinogens (LSD, etc.)? Post your response by 12/21 3. Then please RESPOND to the postings of (at least) ONE of your fellow students – on the above question. Post those Responses to Others by 12/24 4. Please post your response to this question: What SOCIOCULTURAL factors do you consider most important in the etiology (and the continuation) of abuse and dependence on Hallucinogens (LSD, etc.)? Post your response by 12/21 5. Then please RESPOND to the postings of (at least) ONE of your fellow students – on the above question. Post those Responses to Others by 12/24 6. Please post your response to this question: What PERSONALITY factors do you consider most important in the etiology (and the continuation) of abuse and dependence on Cannabis/Marijuana? Post your response by 12/21 7. Then please RESPOND to the postings of (at least) ONE of your fellow students – on the above question. Post those Responses to Others by 12/24 8. Please post your response to this question: What SOCIOCULTURAL factors do you consider most important in the etiology (and the continuation) of abuse and dependence on Cannabis/Marijuana? Post your response by 12/7 9. Then please RESPOND to the postings of (at least) ONE of your fellow students – on the above question. Post those Responses to Others by 12/10 10. Please submit (in your SA Assignment Folder) your Self Assessment – by Wednesday, 12/21 HOLIDAY/CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS BREAK - December 25 to 31, 2005 (“Gentle” reminder – in this abbreviated Term: Your Term Paper is due Wednesday, January 17th) Weeks 9-11 - January 1 – 21, 2006 – Prevention, Patterns of Use, Treatment, Mental Health, and Dual Diagnosis Reading – Inaba, Chapter 8 – 10; DSM-IV pages 143-146, 177-179, 338-343, 405-409, 479-483, 562-565, 655-661 Projects/Assignments – There are NINE Assignments/Projects to be posted, these three weeks: 1. Questions for Jim 2. There are many approaches to prevention of Substance Abuse and Chemical Dependence. Please post your response to this question: What preventive measures do you consider most effective, and why? Post your response by 1/18 3. Then, please RESPOND to (at least) ONE of your classmates’ postings, on the above question; post those responses by 1/21 4. There are many approaches to treatment of Stimulant (cocaine, methamphetamines, etc.) Dependence. Please post your response to this question: What treatment measures do you consider most effective with Stimulant CD, and why? Post your response by 1/18 5. Then, please RESPOND to (at least) ONE of your classmates’ postings, on the above question; post those responses by 1/21 6. There are many approaches to treatment of Alcoholism. Please post your response to this question: What treatments do you consider most effective with Alcoholism, and why? Post your response by 1/18 7. Then, please RESPOND to (at least) ONE of your classmates’ postings, on the above question; post those responses by 1/21 8. Dual Diagnosis happens in almost half of CD clients. Please post your response to this question: Why is diagnosis and treatment of the “non-CD” conditions so important, in treating CD clients? Post your response by 1/18 9. Then, please RESPOND to (at least) ONE of your classmates’ postings, on the above question; post those responses by 1/21 10. Please post your Term paper – in your Paper Assignment Folder – by Wednesday, 1/17 Week 12 – January 22 – 28, 2006 - ****”Take Home” FINAL EXAM*** A personal note from Dr. Calvin: Welcome to each of you!! In these difficult times, I must emphasize the importance of counseling, and of supporting each other. I look forward to working with each of you in this challenging course. There is a great deal of material to learn and digest. Please read the Inaba text, and the DSM-IV readings, by the beginning of each week. You will find that the first weeks go very quickly, and they can easily be overwhelming because of the amount of material. The Inaba text is easy to read and interesting, I think! Also: President Bush Senior used to say, “Read my lips!”; here is MY “read my lips”: I am here to help you, support you, and encourage you - to do your own personal growth - in knowledge, counseling theory, and personally. Do NOT be bashful about asking for feedback, advice, and counseling; this is “WHY I AM HERE”!!! “SEE YOU” - IN CLASS!! QUESTIONS??? - about the Syllabus, or anything: ASK!!!!

Academic Policies:

Note: Any written assignment in this course may be submitted to TurnItIn.Com. This statement constitutes prior notice. The official university policy on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty can be found at http://www.umuc.edu/policy/aa15025.shtml. Section I.C. states: "Faculty may determine if the resubmission of course work from previous classes (whether or not taken at UMUC), partially or in its entirety, is acceptable when assigning a grade on that piece of course work. Faculty must provide this information in their written syllabi. If the resubmission of course work is deemed to be unacceptable, a charge may not be brought under this Policy and will be handled as indicated in the written syllabi." Please refer to Description of Course Requirements for specific information on how resubmissions will be treated in this course and to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog for information on the following: Academic Integrity Course Load Exception to Policy Grade Appeal Process Make-up Examinations Nondiscrimination Students with Disabilities Hard copies of the catalog are available at your local Education Center.

Faculty Bio:

Your Professor is Dr. Jim Calvin who took over 100 undergraduate semester hours (and got B.A. degree) and took two graduate CAPS courses, from UMUC, on Okinawa; got his M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Kent State University; and did his Clinical Psychology Internship at National Naval Medical Center Bethesda. Jim is a Board Certified, Licensed clinical psychologist, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychological Specialties – specializing in Substance Abuse. He served 27 years in the United States Navy - 9 years enlisted and 18 years as a clinical psychologist and health care manager; he was Chief of Mental Health, Quantico Naval Hospital; Clinical Psychologist, SERE San Diego; Chief Psychologist, Naval Submarine Medical Center; Executive Officer, 1st Medical Battalion; Commander, MPS Medical Battalion; and Clinical Director, Naval Alcohol Rehabilitation Center San Diego. Jim has been teaching undergraduate and graduate courses since 1990; he has taught at National University, Norwich University, Plymouth State University, American University in Kyrgyzstan, and for the Civil Education Project at Yale; he is presently a Adjunct Professor for University of Maryland University College Europe, teaching for UMUC Europe since January 2001. He was Resident Graduate Professor in Counseling for United Kingdom, Academic Year 2001-02. Jim is the Abbot and Head Dharma Teacher of the Cape Cod Zen Center.

Last updated by James Calvin: September 16, 2005, 3:06 pm
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