Course Descriptions
Alcohol/Drug Studies ADS 090
1 unit
Survey of Alcohol/Drug Studies Program LEC 16-18 This survey course gives the perspective ADS student an overview of the current problems associated with alcohol and drug addiction with appropriate current laws, an outline of the ADS program and what is expected of students entering the program, career potential upon completion of the program, and an overview of the State of California Certification Board of Alcohol/Drug counselor requirements. This course must be taken prior to entering the MSJC ADS program. Prerequisite: None. --Not transferable
ADS 101
3 units
Introduction and Overview of Alcohol and LEC 48-54 Drug Studies This course, designed for students considering career fields related to counseling in Alcohol/Drug treatment programs, presents an introduction and overview of substance abuse within our culture. Students will examine myths and stereotypes, socio-cultural factors which contribute to use and abuse of substances, patterns of abuse, family dynamics, modalities of treatment, program planning, client education, community resources, referrals, and intervention techniques. This course prepares the student to enter the MSJC Alcohol/Drug Program course work and helps students become familiar with stateof-the art recovery methods available. Prerequisite: ADS-090 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
ADS 102
3 units
Pharmacology and Biomedical Aspects of LEC 48-54 Alcohol and Other Drugs This course examines effects of alcohol and other mind-altering drugs on the body, highlighting the resulting impairment to the body’s organs. Students will learn the pharmacology of addiction and how it affects behavior, and diagnostic procedures used to measure these effects. In addition, this course provides information on the effects on human sexual functions, pharmacological and physiological treatment and recovery programs available. This course is designed for the student continuing studies in the ADS program as well as some students pursuing health related fields. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ADS-101 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
ADS 103
3 units
Law and Ethics, Community Prevention, LEC 48-54 Education, Outreach and Referral This course covers the legal aspects of counseling as well as patient rights including the laws of confidentiality and exceptions to confidentiality. The concepts of prevention and community education/outreach will be covered along with screening and interview techniques, crisis intervention and crisis counseling techniques. This course is designed for students continuing in the ADS program. Prerequisite: ADS-101 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
ADS 104
3 units
Case Management: Assessment, Orientation, LEC 48-54 Treatment, Planning and Relapse Prevention This course intended for the ADS program participant presents information related to initial admission requirements for alcohol and drug assistance programs, assessment requirements for orientation to
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the programs, disciplinary rules, costs of programs and methods of payment and client’s rights; treatment goals, methods of charting, and treatment and recovery plans; roles of aftercare in the treatment process, importance of client follow-up, relapse dynamics, various modalities of treatment, program planning, client education, community resources, referrals, and intervention techniques. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ADS101 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
ADS 105 Domestic Violence
3 units LEC 48-54
This course presents an introduction and overview of Domestic Violence within cultures. Students will examine myths, stereotypes, sociocultural factors that contribute to Domestic Violence while focusing on patterns, family dynamics, laws, various modalities of treatment, treatment planning, and client education. Personal assessment will include looking at personal values and attitudes on Domestic Violence and motives for selecting counseling as a profession. Prerequisite/ Corequisite: ADS-103. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to CSU only
ADS 110 Introduction to Counseling
3 units LEC 48-54
An introduction to counseling, this course provides the student with a solid overview of counseling theories, including psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, and person-centered therapies. Each approach is examined from both the group and individual counseling perspective. Techniques and methods of counseling will be demonstrated and practiced through role-playing and small group discussions to provide a good foundation for counseling. *Cross-listed as PSYC-110. Prerequisite: PSYC-101 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
ADS 115 Individual, Family and Group Counseling
3 units LEC 48-54
This course provides an in-depth study of theories and practices of individual, group, and family counseling, emphasizing learning and practical skills of counseling. Theories and models for family therapy, theories of stages of group development, techniques for family therapy, and the roles of the facilitator/counselor will be discussed. The student will learn how counselors help clients mobilize his/her problems and/ or modify attitudes and values that block the recovery process. *Crosslisted as PSYC-115. Prerequisites: ADS-110/PSYC-110 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
ADS 116 Introduction to Dual Diagnosis
3 units LEC 48-54
This course is designed to instruct students when working with dually diagnosed clients in the assessment, referral and professional collaboration process. This includes the major concepts of chronic mental illness, DSM criteria, integrated treatment and relapse prevention. Prerequisite: ADS-110/PSYC-110 and PSYC-108 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
193
Note: Repeatability Laws have changed, see the Course Repeatability policy under the General Regulations section for additional information.