SUBA 215. INTRODUCTION TO ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 325 and SUBA 425)