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DAAC 1264  Practicum - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (Prevention)  2 Credits   (0 Lec, 14 Lab)  

This course is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Course Type: Technical

DAAC 1304  Pharmacology of Substance Use Disorders  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course emphasizes pharmacological effects of substances, including tolerance, dependence, cross addiction, drug interaction, withdrawal, and recovery. Describes the psychological and physiological effects of substance use and behaviors.
Course Type: Technical

DAAC 1311  Counseling Theories  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course is an examination of the major theories and current treatment modalities used in the field of counseling.
Course Type: Technical

DAAC 1317  Basic Counseling Skills  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course is an overview and application of the basic counseling skills.
Course Type: Technical

DAAC 1319  Introduction to Substance Use Disorders  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course is an overview of causes and impacts of substance use disorders, the primary prevention, intervention, and treatment methods utilized, the major drug classifications, and the counselor's code of ethics.
Course Type: Technical

DAAC 2306  Substance Abuse Prevention I  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course is an examination of substance use disorder prevention.
Course Type: Technical

DAAC 2307  Family Intervention with Substance Use Disorders  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course includes an examination of family systems focusing on the effects of substance use and recovery.
Course Type: Technical

DAAC 2341  Counseling of Substance Use Disorders  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course includes an advanced examination of knowledge, skills, attitudes, techniques, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines applied in the counseling, treatment, prevention, and recovery of substance use disorders.
Course Type: Technical

DAAC 2343  Current Issues  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course is an examination of current issues related to substance use disorders.
Course Type: Technical

DAAC 2353  Substance Abuse Prevention II  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course is an in-depth exploration of research, evaluation methods, and best practices in prevention program design.
Course Type: Technical

DAAC 2366  Practicum - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling  3 Credits   (0 Lec, 21 Lab)  

This course is a practicum, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Prerequisite(s): Must complete 28 hours in the program before the practicum
Course Type: Technical