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The Substance Abuse Counseling Program is an Approved Institution of Higher Education Provider for Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority, (ADRA). All SUNO, Substance Abuse classes, can be applied toward certification by ADRA. The program equips students for professional careers and graduate studies. The goal of the Substance Abuse Program is to provide comprehensive academic opportunities for students in a variety of practice arenas including prevention, treatment and research. Substance Abuse degrees available are: (1) Bachelor of Science Degree; (2) Associate of Arts Degree. A minor requires successful completion of 18 semester hours. Students completing the minor requirements are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion. The following courses are necessary for the minor 215, 310, 321, 325, 425, and one substance abuse elective.
Bachelor of Science Degree
The Bachelor of Science degree program prepares students for professional careers and/or advanced academic study.
Substance Abuse majors must complete 39 credit hours in substance abuse. The following are required Substance Abuse courses: 215, 230, 310, 321, 325, 418, 425(x2), 432, 494, and three electives. This schedule gives students a strong foundation, and the opportunity to choose electives that will complement their specific career goals. In the senior year, students will be required to successfully complete a Senior Paper/project. Substance Abuse majors may minor in any discipline. However, they are encouraged to select minors in Criminal Justice, Psychology, or Sociology.
Associate Degree/General Academic Elective Courses
The Associate of Arts degree is designed to meet the needs of professionals who wish to enhance employment opportunities by concentrated study in a specific area of Substance Abuse, or as a beginning for Substance Abuse Counseling Professionals. The Associate of Arts degree requires the following substance abuse courses: 215, 230, 310, 321, 325, 425, and two electives. In addition, students must complete the appropriate general academic and elective courses to complete the degree requirements. A minimum of 62 hours are required including 24 hours in the major area and 38 general academic hours. Students must choose the appropriate number of hours for the electives listed below.
Elective A (7 hours)
Two, three-hour credit courses, may be selected from any of the following areas of study. In addition, one of the chosen courses must be completed with the laboratory course (1credit hour) that corresponds to the chosen course.
Chemistry 101 and 101L
Physical Science 101 and Physical Science 101L
Biology 105 and 106
Zoology 122 and 122L
Anatomy 273
Elective B (3 hours)
A three-hour credit course may be selected from any of the following areas of study:
Criminal Justice 110 Psychology 212 Sociology 223
Criminal Justice 230 Psychology 268 Sociology 374
Education 200 Psychology 315 Sociology 430
Education 210 Social Work 100 Health 300 or 340
Education 276 Social Work 270 History 103 or 104
Bachelor of Science Curriculum
FRESHMAN YEAR
Hrs. Hrs.
Course Credit Course Credit
ENGL 111 (English)............................................ 3 ENGL 112 (English)............................................ 3
SUBA 215 (Intro. to Alcohol/Drug Abuse).............. 3 SUBA 230 (Clinical Doc. and Report Writing)........ 3
BIOL 105/105L (Intro. to Biology Lec. & Lab)......... 4 MATH 151 (Coll. Algebra) or 161 (Pre-Calculus).... 3
CMIS 164 (Intro. to Information Processing).......... 3 POLI 110 (American Government)........................ 3
JRDV 111 (College Survival Skills)........................ 1 Biology 106/106L (Intro. to Biology Lec. & Lab)..... 4
JRDV 111A (Freshman Assembly)....................... 0
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
SUBA 310 (Drug/Alcohol Counseling Theory)........ 3 SUBA 325 (Applied Drug/Alcohol)........................ 3
MATH 250 (Elementary Statistics)....................... 3 SUBA 321 (The Other Addictions)........................ 3
HUMA 110 or PHIL 211....................................... 3 SOCL 210 (Intro. to Sociology)............................ 3
ENGL 260 (Professional and Technical Writing)..... 3 PSYC 210 (General Psychology)......................... 3
FIAR or MUSC 101............................................. 3 CHEM 101 & 101L (Gen. Chemistry Lec. & Lab)... 4
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15 16
JUNIOR YEAR
SUBA 418 (Res. Meths. in Drug/Alcohol Use)....... 3 Foreign Language 102 ........................................ 3
SUBA 425 (Internship)........................................ 3 SUBA 425 (Internship)........................................ 3
HIST 210 or 220................................................. 3 Courses in Minor Area........................................ 6
Foreign Language 101......................................... 3 SOCL 347 or PSYC 237...................................... 3
Course in Minor Area.......................................... 3
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15 15
SENIOR YEAR
Substance Abuse Elective................................... 3 SUBA 432......................................................... 3
Foreign Language 200 or above............................ 3 SUBA 494 (Seminar for Majors)........................... 3
PSYC 311 or SOCL 348...................................... 3 Substance Abuse Electives................................. 6
Course in Minor Area.......................................... 3 Course in Minor Area.......................................... 3-6
ENGL Elective.................................................... 3
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15 15-18
Total Credit Hours: 121-124
Associate of Arts Degree Curriculum
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Hrs. Hrs.
Course Credit Course Credit
SUBA 215 (Intro. to Drug/Alcohol Abuse).............. 3 SUBA 230 (Clinical Doc. & Report Writing)........... 3
CMIS 164 (Intro. to Information Processing).......... 3 ENGL 112 (English)............................................ 3
PSYC 210 (General Psychology)......................... 3 SOCL 210 (Intro. to Sociology)............................ 3
ENGL 111 (English)............................................ 3 Elective from A................................................... 4
FIAR or MUSC 101............................................. 3 HIST 210 or 220................................................. 3
JRDV 111 (College Survival Skills)........................ 1
JRDV111A (Freshman Assembly)........................ 0
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16 16
THIRD SEMESTER FOURTH SEMESTER
Hrs. Hrs.
Course Credit Course Credit
SUBA 310 (Drug/Alcohol Counseling Theory)........ 3 ENGL 260 (Professional and Technical Writing)..... 3
SUBA 321 (The Other Addictions)........................ 3 SUBA 425 (Internship)........................................ 3
MATH 151 (College Algebra)................................ 3 Substance Abuse Elective................................... 3
Elective from B................................................... 3 Elective from A................................................... 3
Substance Abuse Electives................................. 3 SUBA 325 (Applied Drug/Alcohol)........................ 3
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15 15
Certificate of Completion
The Certificate of completion provides specialized training for those community members who desire more specialized training in the area of Substance Abuse. In addition, students may take any of the courses offered in the program for university credit. Courses may be taken as electives for other majors offered at SUNO. Students are required to follow the sequence outlined in the catalog. The Certificate of Completion requires the same courses necessary for a minor in Substance Abuse. The 18 semester course hours are 215, 310, 321, 325, 425, and one elective.
Certificate of Completion Curriculum
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Hrs. Hrs.
Course Credit Course Credit
SUBA 215 (Intro. to Drug/Alcohol Abuse).............. 3 SUBA 321 (The Other Addictions)........................ 3
SUBA 310 (Drug/Alcohol Counseling Theory)........ 3 SUBA 325 (Applied Drug/Alcohol)........................ 3
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6 6
THIRD SEMESTER FOURTH SEMESTER
Hrs. Hrs.
Course Credit Course Credit
SUBA 425 (Internship)........................................ 3 Substance Abuse Elective................................... 3
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3 3
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SUBA 215. INTRODUCTION TO ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE 3 credit hours
This course will give students a thorough understanding of Substance Abuse in the individual, in the family and in society. The course will cover the Disease Concept of Substance Abuse (the medical model), the family of origin (the nurture model), and the historical perspectives, that include the legal and political perspectives (the criminal and moral models).
SUBA 230. CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION AND REPORT WRITING 3 credit hours
This course will focus on written communication skills utilized in professional duties as a Substance Abuse Counselor. Students will learn how to use the ASAM patient placement criteria, in concert with the 12 core functions Visits to facilities that offer substance abuse services will be required. Students will be familiar with JACHO requirements for admissions, treatment planning, and daily charting. Students will also learn how to communicate with insurance companies. (Prerequisite: ENGL 111)
SUBA 310. DRUG/ALCOHOL COUNSELING THEORY 3 credit hours
Students will learn about the classic counseling theories, with special emphasis on the ones used most often in Substance Abuse Counseling. Students will apply that knowledge to the different Substance Abuse treatment programs in the community. Students will focus on understanding how to determine when to use which theory with which group of clients. (Prerequisites: PSYC 210 and SUBA 215)
SUBA 319. SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE 3 credit hours
The course work will also include information on Drugs Courts, DUI classes; their purpose and effectiveness. A historical perspective, as well as a current political perspective will be addressed for both local and national fronts. (Prerequisite: SUBA 215)
SUBA 321. THE OTHER ADDICTIONS 3 credit hours
Addictions to sex, food, exercise, and others will be discussed. Students will gain an understanding of the differing societal views of the various addictions, and how these may affect the recovery of the Substance Abuser. Students will learn about and become familiar with the different 12 step programs and treatments for these addictions. (Prerequisite: SUBA 215)
SUBA 325. APPLIED DRUG/ALCOHOL COUNSELING THEORY 3 credit hours
This course will focus on skills and techniques of the theories specific to Substance Abuse Counseling - especially those used in group counseling, interviewing, and crisis management. Students will learn from lecture and practice experiences. Counseling skills particular to culture and ethnicity will be a part of this course. (Prerequisite: SUBA 310)
SUBA 326. DUALLY DIAGNOSED SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLIENTS 3 credit hours
This course will equip students with needed skills and information on how to deal with Substance Abuse client needs when there is another mental disorder present. Issues such as working with psychiatrists, therapists, and other specialists on issues relating to treatment planning, case management, and discharge planning will be discussed. Professional boundaries and ethical issues will be included. Students will become familiar with the current Diagnostic Manual. (Prerequisite: SUBA 215)
SUBA 418. RESEARCH METHODS IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE/ABUSE 3 credit hours
(Formerly Research Methods in Drug and Alcohol Use/Abuse "Behavior") This course will begin the exit exam process for Majors. Students will become familiar with statistics. Students will learn how to read research articles and how to write literature reviews and research proposals. Students will pick a topic for their Senior paper/project, and will work in that area. (Prerequisites: SUBA 215, SUBA 310, ENGL 111 and 112)
SUBA 419. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 3 credit hours
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge in developing substance abuse programs; both new and existing programs. The different administrative styles and their uses will be discussed. A particular emphasis on clinical supervision, specific to substance abuse will be incorporated in the class. Counselor burnout will be discussed. Professional ethics will be a primary focus throughout the course. (Prerequisite: SUBA 215)
SUBA 422. GAMBLING ADDICTION 3 credit hours
This course meets the requirements for certification of BCSAC's by the Louisiana State Certification Board. Students will learn to identify the pathological gambler. Students will also learn skills specific to assessment and treatment of Gambling Addiction. (Prerequisite: SUBA 215)
SUBA 425. INTERNSHIP 3-6 credit hours
The key objective of this course is to enable the student to gain practice skills in Substance Abuse Counseling. The students will have the opportunity to use the 12 Core Functions/KSA's learned in their foundation courses. The course requires that student complete 150 hours at the field placement site. The site must be approved prior to beginning work. Majors must complete two internship courses for a total of 300 hours in the field. (Prerequisites: SUBA 215, SUBA 310, and SUBA 325)
SUBA 426. PRACTICUM 3 credit hours
In this course, students will complete 100 hours of advanced clinical and administrative practice at an approved field placement site. The intention here is to follow the general experience gained in the internship, to become a more independent/professional practitioner (Prerequisite: SUBA 425)
SUBA 427. SPECIAL TOPICS 3-6 credit hours
This course consists of supervised investigation of selected drug/alcohol related topics ranging from the theoretical to the current practice of Substance Abuse Counseling. Topics such as specific interviewing models, intervention techniques, the use of specific assessment instruments, and spirituality in the treatment of Substance Abuse are examples of the possible topics. (Prerequisite: SUBA 215)
SUBA 430. POST TREATMENT COUNSELING IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3 credit hours
This course will discuss the process of recovery. Discussions will include the various theoretical stages of recovery, and the counseling methods most useful for each. The idea of recovery as a holistic approach includes diet, exercise, work, family, and spirituality and will be the focus of much of the study. Relapse, relapse prevention, and the various relapse counseling methods will be addressed. (Prerequisite: SUBA 215)
SUBA 432. COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION AND CASE PRESENTATION 3 credit hours
This course explores the requirements for state certification of substance abuse professionals and offers an understanding of the case presentation method, a widely accepted method of viewing client treatment processes and goals in the human service field. (Prerequisite: SUBA 425)
SUBA 435. SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY 3 credit hours
This course will give students the skills training needed to work with employees, and employers. This course is designed to help students and clinicians who desire to work in an EAP. Students will learn advocacy and business communication skills. Workplace intervention programs, and treatment options will also be explored. (Prerequisites: SUBA 215)
SUBA 436. PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 3 credit hours
The course describes basic principles of pharmacology, especially as these relate to drugs which affect mood, emotion, thought perception, levels of consciousness and psychoses, and then examines in detail the various psychopharmacological agents. Issues relevant to the area such as functional neuroanatomy, synaptology, sleep, the psychoses and drug legislation are also discussed. Throughout, a key focus is upon alcoholism and drug habituation/addiction, and recovery from such abusive life patterns. (Prerequisites: SUBA 215)
SUBA 447. SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION SPECIALIST 3 credit hours
This course meets the educational requirements for certification of Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist with the Louisiana State Board of Certification. This course will include information on the different theories of prevention, and the associated skills. Students will learn existing programs and their effectiveness; both locally and nationally. (Prerequisite: SUBA 215)
SUBA 494. SEMINAR FOR MAJORS 3 credit hours
This course is designed to meet the needs of individual students as they complete their Senior paper/projects. Papers/projects must contribute to the knowledge of the field of Substance Abuse Counseling. The intention is for students to demonstrate their professional readiness through scholarly investigation/practical application of their educational experiences in a final paper/project. (Prerequisites: SUBA and SUBA 425)
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