150 Introduction to Chemical Dependency - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade
of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill
Levels R5 and W5; and completion of or concurrent
enrollment in Psychology 101 or Sociology 101 with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with previous credit for Behavioral Sciences
150 or Psychology 265: Introduction to Chemical
Dependency.
This course is a study of the basic concepts of chemical
dependency. Emphasis is placed on understanding
chemical dependency from an interdisciplinary level
and on examining the socio-cultural patterns of
dependency. Individual student's potential as a
chemical dependency counselor will also be
addressed. Students beginning the certificate
program should start with this course. This course is
also appropriate for any student wishing to learn more
about alcohol and other drug use, abuse and
dependency. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer
to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
152 Physiology and Pharmacology of
Psychoactive Drugs - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade
of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill
Levels R5 and W5; and completion of or concurrent
enrollment in Psychology 101 or Sociology 101 with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment:This course is not open to
students with previous credit for Behavioral Science
152 or Psychology 265: Physiology and Pharmacology
of Psychoactive Drugs.
This course is a study of the neurochemical, physical
and mental effects of commonly used addictive
psychoactive substances on the human biological
system. Emphasis is placed on the basic
pharmacology of psychoactive drugs, the medical
consequences of abuse and addiction, and
therapeutic approaches for managing chemical
dependency. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer
to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
154 Prevention, Intervention, Legal & Ethical
Issues of Psychoactive Drug Use - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
Advisory:English 48 and English 49, each with a grade
of “C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill
Levels R5 and W5; and completion of or concurrent
enrollment in Psychology 101 or Sociology 101 with a
grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with previous credit for Behavioral Sciences
154 or Psychology 265: Prevention, Intervention, Legal
and Ethical Issues of Psychoactive Drug Use.
This course is a study of ethical and legal components
of the chemical dependency field. Emphasis is placed
on professional responsibility and patients' rights as
they relate to various models of primary prevention
and intervention. Topics also include community
needs and resources and the influence of the media
on prevention and intervention. This course is
primarily intended for students pursuing the Alcohol
and Other Drug Studies certificate. It is a required
course for that program but this course is also
intended for persons interested in how to keep
individuals from developing alcohol and other drug
problems and for persons wanting to learn how to
help someone with an alcohol or drug problem when
that person with the problem doesn't want help. This
course is also intended for students wanting to learn
the ethical and legal responsibilities of a helping
professional. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to
CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
156 Chemical Dependency Case Management - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
Advisory:Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 150, 152,
and 154 and Psychology 161 and Sociology 101, each
with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit in Behavioral Sciences 156 or
Psychology 265: Chemical Dependency Case
Management.
This course is a study of the theory and practical
application of the twelve core functions of chemical
dependency counseling as they apply to case
management. Emphasis is placed on preparing
students to work effectively in the field of chemical
dependency. This course should only be taken by
students who have completed Alcohol and Other
Drug Studies 150 and 154. Extensive knowledge of the
DSM IV diagnostic criteria for Substance-Related
Disorders and the Federal Confidentiality Regulations
for Alcohol/Drug Records is required to achieve in this
course. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU
and/or private colleges and universities.
158 Chemical Dependency Family Counseling
Techniques - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
Advisory:Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 150, 152 and
154, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with previous credit for Behavioral Sciences
158 or Psychology 265: Chemical Dependency Family
Counseling Techniques.
This course is a study of the theory and techniques
involved in treating the family as well as the
chemically dependent person as the client. Emphasis
is placed on diagnosing family codependency,
treatment strategies, prevention and intervention
with an interdisciplinary perspective. This course is
open to students who have completed Alcohol and
Other Drug Studies 150, 152 and 154 and should be
taken after a student's first semester in the Alcohol
and Other Drug Studies program. It is a required
advanced course for the Certificate in Alcohol and
Other Drug Studies. (FT) Associate Degree Credit &
transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and
universities.
160 Group Dynamics in Chemical Dependency
Counseling - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
Advisory: Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 150, 152,
and 154, and Psychology 161 and Sociology 101, each
with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with previous credit for Behavioral Sciences
160.
This course is a study of the theory and application of
group counseling approaches, methods and
techniques with an emphasis on chemical
dependency problems. Course content includes the
dynamics of small group interaction and allows
students to develop effective communication,
interpersonal and leadership skills from an
interdisciplinary perspective. This course is designed
for students majoring in Behavioral Sciences. (FT)
Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or
private colleges and universities.
162 Chemical Dependency Internship Seminar - 3 hours lecture, 3 units
(Grade Only)
Prerequisite: Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 156 with
a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 163 or
270.
Advisory: Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 158 and 160
each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with previous credit for Behavioral Science
162.
This course is a study of the nature of chemical
dependency treatment with an emphasis on
developing the skills and abilities of the
student-as-intern. Emphasis is placed on supporting
students enrolled in the Chemical Dependency
Internship. Throughout this course, students engage
in critical analysis of their strengths and weaknesses as
interns and as potential professionals in the field. This
is a restricted class. This course is open to students
only in their final semester within the Alcohol and
Other Drug Studies Certificate Program. Students
taking this class must be doing an internship (Alcohol
and Other Drug Studies 163 or 270) in the same
semester. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to
CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
163 Chemical Dependency Internship - Hours by Arrangement, 3.5 units
(Grade Only)
Corequisite: Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 162.
Advisory: Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 156, 158,
and 160, each with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with previous credit for Behavioral Sciences
163.
This course provides students with a hands-on
learning experience via a directed field study resulting
from the cooperative effort of a provider agency, the
instructor and the student. Emphasis is placed on
enabling the student intern to learn and experience
the work of a chemical dependency professional while
receiving college credit. (FT) Associate Degree Credit &
transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and
universities.
270 Work Experience in Chemical Dependency - Hours by Arrangement (One unit of credit is earned
for each 75 hours of paid employment or 60 hours
of volunteer work.), 1-4 units
(Grade Only)
Corequisite: Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 162.
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code
from Work Experience Coordinator for registration.
A program of on-the-job learning experiences for
students employed in a job related to their major or
their educational goals. The combined maximum
credit for all work experience courses from all
disciplines may not exceed 16 units. Associate Degree
Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and
universities.
This discipline may offer specialized instruction in
one or more of the following areas: Supervised
Tutoring (044), Experimental Topics (265),
Independent Study (290), Individualized Instruction
(296), Service Learning (277), or Work Experience
(270). Detailed course descriptions are listed on
page page 120. Please refer to the class schedule
and/or see the dean or department chair for
availability.