Austin Community College
Spring 2011 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 11/30/2011 11:01:14
HUMAN SERVICES
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16 Week Session January 18 - May 15
SCWK 2311 Interview and Counseling
[22/22] 25779 Lec 001 RGC 105 TTh 10:30am - 11:50am OH Thompson, Richard
PSYT 2345 Principles of Behavior Management and Modifications
[36/36] 25606 Lec 001 RGC 105 TTh 12:00pm - 1:20pm OH Beaman, Lynn
CMSW 1323 The Exceptional Person
E [32/36] 27321 Lec 001 RGC 314 MW 1:30pm - 2:50pm OH Beaman, Lynn
DAAC 1319 Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
R [30/25] 27335 Lec 002 CYP 1108 W 3:00pm - 5:50pm OH Eames, Sandra
R [38/31] 22677 Lec 001 RGC 105 MW 1:30pm - 2:50pm OH Coccia, Elizabeth
DAAC 2307 Addicted Family Intervention
E+ [24/18] 22679 Lec 001 RGC 111 M 4:20pm - 7:00pm OH Eames, Sandra
PSYT 1313 Psychology of Personal Adjustment
R [22/25] 25604 Lec 001 RGC 3320 TTh 9:00am - 10:20am OH Stege, Suzanne
R [24/25] 25810 Lec 003 RGC 314 TTh 2:15pm - 3:35pm OH Bruzy, William
R [24/25] 25605 Lec 002 RGC 3320 Th 5:45pm - 8:25pm OH Stege, Suzanne
PSYT 2339 Counseling Theories
E [36/26] 25607 Lec 001 RGC 105 MW 9:00am - 10:20am OH Thompson, Richard
RECT 1341 Therapeutic Recreation Leadership I
E [27/35] 25633 Lec 003 RGC 105 MW 10:35am - 11:55am OH Salinas, Elizabeth
RECT 2431 Therapeutic Recreation Program Planning
E+ [11/18] 25634 Lec 001 RGC 105 MW 12:00pm - 1:20pm OH Salinas, Elizabeth
SCWK 1305 Group Work Intervention
E+ [0/18] 27334 Lec 002 CYP 1108 T 3:00pm - 5:40pm OH Coccia, Elizabeth
SCWK 1391 Special Topics in Social Work
E [36/34] 25781 Lec 001 RGC 105 TTh 9:00am - 10:20am OH Thompson, Richard
SCWK 2486 Internship I -- Social Work
I+ [9/20] 25782 Int 001 RGC 334 M 3:00pm - 4:20pm OH Coccia, Elizabeth
SCWK 2487 Internship II -- Social Work
I+ [10/20] 25783 Int 001 RGC A250 M 3:00pm - 4:20pm OH Beaman, Lynn
16 Week Session January 18 - May 15
DAAC 2306 Substance Abuse Prevention I
[25/23] 22678 DIL 001 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Goldbach, Jeremy
DAAC 2341 Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
E+ [22/11] 22680 DIL 001 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Coccia, Elizabeth
RECT 1301 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
R [40/27] 25632 DIL 201 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Salinas, Elizabeth
SCWK 1321 Orientation to Social Services
R [30/25] 25780 DIL 002 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Coccia, Elizabeth
12 Week Session February 14 - May 15
RECT 1301 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
R [40/27] 26749 DIL 002 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Salinas, Elizabeth
RECT 1301 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
Introduction to the value, history, philosophy, terminology, process, and outcomes of therapeutic recreation. Emphasis on identification of client groups, leisure activities, application of therapeutic recreation in human services various settings, and professional development and career opportunities. Fieldwork is required.
SCWK 1305 Group Work Intervention
Examination of the various stages of the group work treatment process with emphasis on roles, tasks, and potential problem areas. Topics include mechanics of group function, structure of groups, communication patterns within groups, effective group facilitation skills, and techniques used to address special population issues and needs. Prerequisite: PSYT 2339.
PSYT 1313 Psychology of Personal Adjustment
Development of personal, social, and work adjustment skills. Exploration will include open communication, assertiveness, self-disclosure, and building relationships with group members in a way that enhances trust and mutual concern. Knowledge gained in class is designed to transfer to actual working situations.
DAAC 1319 Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
Causes and consequences of addiction as they relate to the individual, family, community, and society are discussed. Response alternatives regarding intervention, treatment, education, and prevention are reviewed. Competencies and requirements for licensure in Texas are explained. Addiction issues related to diverse populations are presented.
SCWK 1321 Orientation to Social Services
Introduction to the basic concepts, information, and practices within the field of social services. Topics include a survey of the historical development of social services; social, legal, and clinical definitions; and review of current information regarding indications for and methods of treatment and/or services.
CMSW 1323 The Exceptional Person
This course will provide an overview of the disabling conditions most often encountered by human service professionals. Studies will include sensory deficits, physical, intellectual and learning disabilities as well as giftedness. Attitudes, definitions, etiologies, prevalence, treatments and service delivery systems will be discussed. Fieldwork is required.
RECT 1341 Therapeutic Recreation Leadership I
Provides the student with the knowledge and practice necessary to plan and implement therapeutic activities that involve music, drama, dance, arts, and crafts. Focus on the range of individuals who may benefit from these activities. Leadership skills, rather than mastery of performance skills, will be stressed. Fieldwork is required.
SCWK 1391 Special Topics in Social Work
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Ethical Issues in Human Services--Discussion of ethical issues that pose dilemmas in the delivery of human services. Some of these dilemmas are dual relationships, confidentiality, reporting child abuse, physician-assisted suicide, professional boundaries, and patient rights.
DAAC 2306 Substance Abuse Prevention I
DAAC 2307 Addicted Family Intervention
An introduction to the family as a dynamic system focusing on the effects of addiction pertaining to family roles, rules, and behavior patterns. Discusses the impact of mood altering substances and behaviors and therapeutic alternatives as they relate to the family from a multicultural and transgenerational perspective. Prerequisite: DAAC 1319.
SCWK 2311 Interview and Counseling
PSYT 2339 Counseling Theories
An examination of major theories of various treatment modalities. Topics include reality therapy, psychodynamics, grief therapy, person-centered therapy, rational emotive therapy, and cognitive behavioral approaches. Attention is given to the role of counselor as part of the total spectrum of human services.
DAAC 2341 Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
Special skills and techniques in the application of counseling skills for the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) client. Development and utilization of advanced treatment planning and management. Includes review of confidentiality and ethical issues. Prerequisite: DAAC 1319.
PSYT 2345 Principles of Behavior Management and Modifications
RECT 2431 Therapeutic Recreation Program Planning
Development of the knowledge and skills required to effectively plan recreation and leisure programs that meet the physical, psychological, and social needs of participants. Major topics include assessment techniques, goal writing, developing outcome measures, facilitation and implementation techniques, adaptations, and evaluation. Fieldwork is required. Prerequisite: RECT 1301. Corequisites: Prior completion or concurrent enrollment in RECT 1341 and RECT 1342.
SCWK 2486 Internship I -- Social Work
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisite: Student must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.
SCWK 2487 Internship II -- Social Work
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisite: Student must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.