AS 201. Introduction to Alcoholism/Substance Abuse Counseling
This course provides a foundation in alcoholism/substance abuse counseling knowledge and skills, including practice in basic counseling skills. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in HS241 Chemical Dependencies.
Credits: 3
AS 202. Alcoholism/Addictions and Family Systems
This course provides an in-depth look at the effects of alcoholism and substance abuse on the family system. Topics include a variety of approaches to viewing the family, a general overview of codependency, and aspects of family and codependency treatment, including how counselors can be affected. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in HS241 Chemical Dependencies.
Credits: 3
AS 204. Special Topics in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
A survey of issues is covered related to legal aspects of alcohol, drug, and treatment programs, treatment of special populations, child abuse reporting, treatment in correctional institutions, specialized addictive treatment modalities, and employee assistance programs. Poly-addiction and new drugs are included. In addition, issues related to the professional in alcoholism and substance abuse treatment are discussed. Other topical issues are introduced, based on class needs and new trends. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in HS241 Chemical Dependencies.
Credits: 3
AS 206. Prevention Principles for Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Problems
This course covers principles underlying effective alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) prevention strategies. A systems approach is used to give an overview of methods, goals, objectives, models, and history of prevention. The risk and protective framework provides the basis for prevention program examples. These programs are evaluated using science-based methods. Prevention ethics are discussed, with the opportunity to observe and demonstrate presentation skills. This course fulfills requirements of the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services for credentialing of alcohol and substance abuse prevention professionals and prevention specialists. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in HS241 Chemical Dependencies.
Credits: 3
AS 207. Prevention Practice for Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Problems
This course covers the practice of developing and designing effective Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention education programs. Topics include the performance domains of planning and evaluation, education and skill development, community organization, public organization and policy, and professional growth and development. This course fulfills requirements of the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services for credentialing of alcohol and substance abuse prevention professionals and prevention specialists. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in AS206 Prevention Principles for Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs.
Credits: 3
AS 208. Treatment of Pathological Gambling
This course presents a basic understanding of pathological gambling and the treatment of those adversely affected by problem gambling. This impulse control disorder is compared and contrasted with Substance Abuse and Alcoholism. This course fulfills requirements of the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services for CASAC credentialing. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in AS201 Introduction to Alcoholism/Substance Abuse Counseling.
Credits: 4