Course Descriptions

150 Introduction to Chemical Dependency
3 hours lecture, 3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: English 51 and English 56 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5 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 51 and English 56 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5 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 51 and English 56, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5; 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, 3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 150 and 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, 3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 150 and 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 158 or Psychology 265: Chemical Dependency Family Counseling Techniques. A course focusing on the special issues entailed in counseling the chemically dependent person and his/her family. Focus is directed toward interdisciplinary aspects of the helping relationship in which the counselor aids the chemically dependent client and his/her family to mobilize resources, resolve problems and/or modify attitudes and values. (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, 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
1-3 hours, 1-3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 156 and 158 and 160, 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 162. This course provides an opportunity to evaluate and enhance learning from experiences encountered in Chemical Dependency Internship. By analyzing, discussing, and evaluating learning and exploring appropriate interdisciplinary materials, students will develop a broader perspective of the field. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.

163 Chemical Dependency Internship
5-15 hours lab, 1-3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 156 and 158 and 160, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent; and completion of or concurrent enrollment in Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 162.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit in Behavioral Sciences 163. The Chemical Dependency Internship provides a “handson” learning experience via directed field work in a community based agency or program doing work in chemical dependency prevention, intervention, treatment or aftercare. Students will choose an internship site and complete 255 hours. Students seeking further chemical dependency credentialing as counselors must complete an internship at a site that allows them to work in the 12 core function areas of a chemical dependency counselor. Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.

270 Work Experience in Chemical Dependency
Hours by Arrangement, 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. To receive credit a student must complete a minimum of seven units during the semester, including work experience. This course provides students with a hands-on learning experience via the cooperative effort of the employer, the instructor and the student. Emphasis is placed on enabling the student who is employed or volunteering in chemical dependency work to receive college credit for achieving new, meaningful and measurable learning objectives related to as many interdisciplinary aspects of chemical dependency as possible. 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), Special Topics (265), Independent Study (290), Individualized Instruction (296), Service Learning (277), Applied Applications and Software Skills (045L), or Work Experience (270). Detailed course descriptions are listed on page 96. Please refer to the class schedule and/or see the dean or department chair for availability. This discipline may offer specialized instruction in one or more of the following areas: Supervised Tutoring (044), Special Topics (265), Independent Study (290), Individualized Instruction (296), Service Learning (277), Applied Applications and Software Skills (045L), or Work Experience (270). Detailed course descriptions are listed on page 96. Please refer to the class schedule and/or see the dean or department chair for availability.