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• CMSW 1309 - Problems of Children and Adolescents

  Examination of the particular problems of youth and their implications for the delivery of social services. Emphasis on social service institutions of a preventative and rehabilitative nature. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• CMSW 1319 - Adolescent Development

  No description found. Please contact for more information. view syllabus

• CMSW 1323 - The Exceptional Person

  Study of physical, intellectual, and learning disabilities, sensory deficits, and the exceptionally gifted individual. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• CMSW 1327 - Treatment Modalities/Special Populations

  Introduces the most commonly used and accepted treatment methods in the mental health and mental retardation field. Explores the role of the social service worker and treatment modalities utilized in the outpatient, inpatient, and day treatment areas as they apply to different special populations. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• CMSW 1341 - Behavior Modification & Cognitive Disord

  In-depth study of the theories and principles of behavioral science and skills development in the methods of modifying and controlling behavior in clinical and personal settings. Emphasis on techniques such as managing self-behavior. Topics include stimulus controls, shaping, relaxation training, reinforcement scheduling, and token economics. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• CMSW 1345 - Abnormal Behavior

  A study of the process used to formulate diagnoses of mental disorders. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• CMSW 1371 - Interpersonal Relations/Care Giving Env

  No description found. Please contact for more information. view syllabus

• DAAC 1304 - Pharmacology of Addiction

  Psychological, physiological, and sociological effects of mood-altering substances and behaviors and their implications for the addiction process are discussed. Emphasis is placed on pharmacological effects of tolerance, dependency/withdrawal, cross addiction, and drug interaction. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• DAAC 1309 - Assess Skills/Alcohol & Other Addictions

  Examines procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs that will be used in the development of a treatment plan. Prepares the student to appropriately explain assessment results and individual rights to clients. Prerequisite: DAAC 1319 with grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• DAAC 1311 - Counseling Theories

  An introduction to major theories of various treatment modalities including Reality Therapy, Psycho-dynamic, grief therapy, Client-centered therapy, Rational-Emotive Therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches such as life skills training, behavior modification, and the introduction to experiential therapies as they relate to detoxification, residential, outpatient, and extended treatment. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• DAAC 1317 - Basic Counseling Skills

  Facilitate development of the basic counseling skills necessary to develop an effective helping relationship with clients. Includes the utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families, or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and its ramifications, examination of attitudes and feelings, consideration of alternative solutions, and decision making. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• DAAC 1319 - Intro to Alcohol & 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. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• DAAC 2266 - Practicum Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling

  Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. This course serves as the Capstone for the TCADA Counselor Education Preparation Certificate Program. Semester Hours 2 (1 lec/18 lab) view syllabus

• 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. Discuss the impact of mood-altering substances and behaviors and therapeutic alternatives as they relate to the family from a multicultural and transgenerational perspective. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• DAAC 2343 - Current Issues

  A study of current issues that impact addiction counseling. Special populations, dual diagnosis, ethics, gambling, and infectious diseases associated with addiction counseling will be investigated. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• DAAC 2354 - Dynamics of Group Counseling

  An exploration of group counseling skills, techniques, and stages of group development. Focus includes group counseling, structure, types, stages, development, leadership, therapeutic factors, the impact of groups on the individual, group's growth, and behavior. Effective group facilitation skills and techniques used to address special population issues and needs are addressed. Case management and record keeping are included. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• PMHS 1166 - Practicum-Psychiatric/M H Service Tech

  Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Semester Hours 4 (1 lec/30 clinical hours) view syllabus

• PMHS 1167 - Practicum-Psychiatric/M H Services Tech

  Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Semester Hours 1 (1 lec/9 lab) view syllabus

• PMHS 1191 - Special Topics, Psychiatric/M H Services

  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. Semester Hours 1 (1 lec) view syllabus

• PMHS 1301 - Introduction/Mental Health & Retardation

  A brief survey of the historical development of social services. Emphasis on current needs, practices, and projected changes. Topics include psychoanalytic theories related to mental retardation, psychotherapy and children with mental retardation, and special problems faced by persons with mental retardation. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• PMHS 1467 - Practicum-Psychiatric/Mental Health Tec

  Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. view syllabus

• PMHS 2266 - Practicum-Psychiatric/M H Services Tech

  Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. This course serves as the Capstone for all Mental Health certificate programs. Semester Hours 2 (1 lec/15 lab) view syllabus

• PMHS 2267 - Practicum-Psychiatric/M H Services Tech

  Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. This course serves as the Capstone for all Mental Health AAS degree programs. Semester Hours 2 (1 lec/15 lab) view syllabus

• PMHS 2467 - Practicum-Psychiatric/M H Services Tech

  Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. view syllabus

• PSYT 2331 - Abnnormal Psychology

  The study of the symptoms, etiology, and treatment procedures of functional and organic mental disorders. A study of the process used to formulate diagnoses of mental disorders. view syllabus

• SCWK 1321 - Orientation to Social Service

  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. view syllabus