COURSE OFFERINGS
+ ANT 03700 -- INTRODUCTION to ANTHROPOLOGY (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
A
comparative study of the human condition in various societies and its
application in solving practical problems. Topics include: human evolution, the meaning of
our physical diversity, communication, miscommunication, and past and present
cultural diversity.
+ ANT 03900 -- SEXUALITY AND CULTURE (3 crs.
3 hrs.)
An interdisciplinary approach to the study of sex, sexuality,
love and reproduction. The physical, psychological and
social evolution of human sexuality and the many ways in which sexual behavior
varies cross-culturally.
Prerequisites: ANT 03700 or
SOC 03100
or PSY
01100
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE PROGRAM
Due to the special nature of the Early Childhood Education/Child Care
Program, students are evaluated at the end of each semester to determine if it
is advisable for them to continue in the Program. No ECE courses may be taken
more than twice. These include: EDC 00200, 00210,
00220 , 00230, 00300,
00910, HUM 02 and HUM
8181, unless otherwise indicated. The EDC courses are only open to students
in the ECE sequence.
+EDC 00200 - - FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (3 crs.
3 hrs. in class per week plus two school visit assignments)
The social
underpinnings of education are traced through a study of the history of
education, including the development of its practices and philosophies. The
social forces that currently influence education and gaps between ideals and
the realities of education are analyzed. Reports requiring school visits will
be assigned.
Co-requisite: None. This course may not be taken more than two
times.
EDC
02100 -- SOCIAL
SCIENCE in EDUCATION (3 crs. 3 hrs. + 2 field hours per week)
Survey of the objectives of the Social Sciences as reflected in the selection,
guidance and evaluation of the Education curriculum.
Prerequisites: EDC 02000
with a grade of C or better. This course
may not be taken more than two times.
EDC
02200 -- ART WORKSHOP in EDUCATION (2 crs.
2 hrs.)
Various art media are explored to understand principles, methods, planning and
classroom organization necessary to achieve curricular and behavioral
objectives of programs in education.
Prerequisites: EDC
21, EDC
30 with a grade of C or better, or Department permission
Corequisite: EDC 90 or EDC 91 This course may not be
taken more than two times.
EDC 02300 -- MUSIC and MOVEMENT WORKSHOP in
EDUCATION (2 crs. 2 hrs.)
Musical literature, methods and techniques for utilizing
music and dance to achieve the curricular and behavioral objectives of programs
in education. This course must be
passed with a grade of C or better, and may not be taken more than two times.
EDC 02800 -- TECHNIQUES in MATH, SCIENCE and
TECHNOLOGY TEACHING for EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (2 crs.
2 hrs.)
Knowledge and understanding of the methods of teaching
pre-mathematics, science, and social studies in early childhood classrooms.
Hands-on methods that permit young children to learn through discovery, plus
theoretical underpinnings of these methods are emphasized. Open to all students.
This course may not be taken more than
two times.
EDC 03000 -- SEMINAR and PRACTICUM in EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CURRICULUM (3 crs. 4 hrs.)
Working directly with materials, students explore and become familiar with the
methods and materials used in an Early Childhood Education setting as
developmentally appropriate practice and the integrated approach to education
is emphasized. Ten hours per semester working with children in Early Childhood
curriculum activities.
Prerequisites :
EDC 02000 with a grade of C or better and EDC
02300. This course may not be taken
more than two times.
EDC
03100-- SOCIAL SCIENCE IN CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (3 crs.
6 hrs.- 3 field hours)
Designed for employed professionals as well as undergraduates in Childhood
Education. Knowledge of the social sciences, pedagogical strategies, the development of critical thinking skills concerning
curriculum content, creation and implementation of activities for thematic
units will be covered.
Prerequisites: EDC 02000 with a grade of C or better and EDC 02300
This course may not
be taken more than two times.
EDC 04100 -- TEACHING the GIFTED
INDIVIDUAL (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Investigation of psychological and educational needs of gifted
and talented individuals in school and society. Includes an historical
perspective, past and present research studies, identification and
implementation of programs.
Prerequisite: PSY 11
EDC 08100 -- INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3 crs.
1-3 hrs.)
Independent study of Early Childhood Education is developed individually
between student and faculty member and must be approved by the Department.
EDC 09000 -- SEMINAR PRACTICUM in TEACHER DEVELOPMENT I (3
crs. 9 hrs.)
Seminar and supervised field work stressing multicultural factors. Students
apply knowledge of child development in agency settings working with young
children, in seminars with peers and in individual conferences with
supervisors. Not open to students who completed ECE or EDC 91.
Prerequisites: EDC
21 with a grade of "C" or better, PSY 32, an
overall GPA 2.75 or better, ENG
12 and passing score on CUNY reading, writing, and math exams.
Corequisite: EDC 22
EDC
09100 --
SUPERVISED INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE in EDUCATION I (3 crs.
6 hrs.)
Students are assigned to work with children in a specific education center such
as a Day Care Center, Nursery School, Kindergarten, School
for Exceptional Children or Residential Institution. Students concentrate on
objective observations of child behavior in order to help develop skills in
understanding children and their learning needs.
For ECE Majors
only.
Prerequisites: EDC 21, EDC 30 with
a grade of "C" or better ,and be eligible
for ENG 12
Corequisites: EDC 22 and PSY 32. This course may not be taken more than two
times.
EDC
09300 -- SUPERVISED INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION II (3 crs. 6 hrs.)
Students are assigned increasing responsibility within the limits of the agency
structure. Leadership of group activities is included. For ECE Majors Only.
Prerequisites: Grade of
“C” or better in EDC 02200, EDC 02300, EDC 02800 and EDC
09105 and passing score on the COMPASS Math Skills Test.
EDC
-09307 -- SUPERVISED INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION II (3 crs., 6
hrs.)
Students are
assigned increasing responsibility within the limits of the agency structure.
Leadership of group activities is included.
For ECE Majors Only.
Prerequisites: EDC 02200 and EDC
09105 both with a grade of “C” or better and a passing score on the
COMPASS Math Skills Test. Corequisite: EDC
00230
EDC 09400 --
SUPERVISED INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE IN INFANT/TODDLER EDUCATION (3 crs. 6 hrs.)
A practicum stressing the unique needs of
infants and toddlers in which students apply knowledge of child development and
developmentally appropriate practice in agency settings. Students participate
in seminars with their peers and meet in individual conferences with their
supervisor.
Prerequisites: EDC 02100, EDC 03200 Corequisites: EDC
02200. This course may not be taken more than two times.
HUM
00200 – EARLY LITERACY AND CHILDREN’S LITERATURE (2 crs., 2
hrs.)
Students
explore children’s literature and early literacy learning.
Children’s literature and its relationship to whole language and literacy is experienced. Students will develop criteria to
evaluate children’s literature for quality and age appropriateness. This course may not be taken more than two times.
HUM
08181 --
DEVELOPMENT of LITERACY in CHILDREN (1 cr. 1 hr.)
Students explore aspects of literacy in children via the humanities and
communication arts.
Corequisite: None. This course may not be taken more than two times.
EDUCATION
EDU 02500 -- THE EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED and NEUROLOGICALLY
IMPAIRED CHILD (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Knowledge and understanding of causes, characteristics, and learning needs of emotionally disturbed and neurologically impaired school
children. Emphasis is on methods of identifying and diagnosing, their
educational needs and problems, and the possibilities for treatment and
intervention, in a variety of educational settings.
Prerequisite: PSY
24 or Department permission
EDU 02600 -- TEACHING the EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED and
NEUROLOGICALLY IMPAIRED CHILD (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Methods of teaching in programs for the emotionally disturbed
and neurologically impaired child. How existing materials may be
modified and new original materials and techniques can developed will be
investigated. Principles of behavior management will be discussed in the
context of curriculum planning and teaching methodology. Emphasis will be on
implementation of teaching strategies based upon individual assessment of
learning needs, the use of resources to ensure the least restrictive
environment. A hands-on approach to develop materials.
Prerequisite: PSY
24 or Department permission
EDU
02700 -- SEMINAR in ADMINISTRATION and SUPERVISION of SPECIAL EDUCATION
PROGRAMS (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
This colloquium course provides information relating to the administration and
supervision of Special Education programs in New York City Public Schools.
Guest lecturers discuss specific aspects of Special Education programs in the
area of their expertise.
Prerequisite: PSY
24 or Department permission
EDU 02900 - MULTICULTURAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (2 crs. 2 hrs.)
A hands-on approach to designing materials and providing
instruction for multicultural education. Emphasis is on the art,
literature, and folklore of diverse cultures.
+ EDU 03300 -- EDUCATION in MODERN SOCIETY # (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Education in relation to contemporary society.
Cultural forces and influences as well as institutions which help shape
education are analyzed in the light of resulting issues and challenges. The
various roles of the school, its personnel and the community are related to
accepted theories and current practices.
*EDU
03400 -- SEMINAR and PRACTICUM in EDUCATION and BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES # (4 crs. 12 hrs.)
The role of the paraprofessional in education.
Selected aspects of education foundations, sociology and child psychology
provide a base from which the paraprofessional's relationships to students,
peers, teachers and supervisors are studied. Ten hours of field work a week is
required.
Prerequisites: EDU 33, PSY 11
*EDU
03500 -- SEMINAR and PRACTICUM in EDUCATION and COMMUNICATION SKILLS # (4 crs. 12 hrs.)
The nature of task-oriented and pupil-oriented activities in
relation to communication skills. How to help pupils
improve and develop special written and spoken communication skills. Ten
hours of field work a week is required.
Prerequisites: EDU
34, two (2) semesters of English
EDU 03600 -- SEMINAR and PRACTICUM in EDUCATION and ART
FORMS # (4 crs. 12 hrs.)
Students are assisted to develop understanding of the functions of art
activities for the young child. The goal is to encourage a child's creative
thinking by including art and music into the youngster's world. Ten hours of
field work a week is required.
Prerequisites: EDU
35 , MUS 31 , ART 31
+EDU 03700 -- HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT of
EDUCATION in the UNITED STATES (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
The history, growth and development of education in the United States from colonial
times to the present; the manner in which institutions respond to changing
social, political and economic currents, the role of education as a major
factor in the development of the American character.
EDU 04500 -- SIGN LANGUAGE IN THE CLASSROOM I (2 crs. 2 hrs.)
Designed to help students use Signed English and American
Sign Language. Special emphasis will be placed on uses in the classroom.
At the conclusion, students will be familiar with the various forms of
communication used by the Dear/Hard of Hearing Community, and the uses of ASL
and Signed English in the classroom, Deaf culture and the special needs of
Deaf/Hard of hearing students.
EDU
04600 -- SIGN LANGUAGE IN THE CLASSROOM II (2 crs. 2
hrs.)
A continuation of EDU 45.
Students will continue to build their receptive and expressive sign language
skills for the classroom, and their interpreting skills through oral and written
exercises. At the conclusion of the course students will possess a functional
vocabulary for use with the Deaf and Hearing Impaired community, as well as
basic interpreting skills for use in the classroom.
EDU 04700 -- SIGN LANGUAGE III (2 crs.
2 hrs.)
A continuation of EDU 46.
Emphasis on conversational sign language skills required for communication with
Deaf and Hearing Impaired pupils (or with Hearing Impaired parents) in the
classroom and in other school settings. Offers students opportunities to
develop and practice their skills in sign language conversation, translation
and interpretation.
Prerequisite: EDU
46
EDU
05100 -- Collaboration in the Classroom (formerly EDU 08200)(3
crs. 3 hrs.)
Paraprofessionals and teachers develop knowledge and skills required for design
and delivery of effective instruction through collaborative teaching. Roles of paraprofessional and teacher, strategies to identify and
capitalize on personal strengths and interpersonal styles.
Prerequisites: NONE
EDU 05500 - THE NYS STANDARDS AS FRAMEWORK: SOCIAL STUDIES
(ELEMENTARY GRADES) (2 crs. 2 hrs.)
Introduction to a Social Studies curriculum which is theme-base and has
a strong emphasis on literacy and the framework for both curriculum and
assessment in Social Studies established by the New York State Standards.
EDU 08200 -- EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS
(3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Application of instructional principles and assessment practices utilizing
computers and related technologies. Explanation of computer
operating systems and standard software packages. Use
of technology to access information and enhance one's productivity as a
paraprofessional member of the classroom team. Students participate in
evaluating, discussing and demonstrating educationally-based software. Enrollment
limited to 27 students.
EDU 08200 --
COLLABORAITON IN THE CLASSROOM (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Intended to help paraprofessionals and teachers develop
knowledge and skills required for the design and delivery of effective
instruction through collaborative teaching. The roles of the
paraprofessional and the teacher will be explored through the study of a
team-teaching approach and by taking initial steps to implementation.
Strategies to identify and capitalize on personal strengths and interpersonal
styles will be introduced.
MENTAL HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES
The program is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in such human services fields as: rehabilitation, social work, psychology, special education, counseling and mental health. The emphasis is on learning ways of helping people lead satisfying productive lives, and/or preventing the onset of serious emotional or psychological problems.
+MH
01100 -- INTRODUCTION to HUMAN SERVICES (3 crs. 3
hrs.)
Introduction to the nature and scope of human services in
*MH
03000 -- HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Development, functions, and purposes of human services organizations.
Types of human services organizations are described with emphasis on the duties
and roles of workers and supervisors and the effects of policies, practices,
and pressures of the agency upon the worker.
Prerequisite: None
*MH
03100 -- PRINCIPLES of INTERVIEWING and GROUP LEADERSHIP (3 crs.
3 hrs.)
Basic principles of gathering information through the use of
interviewing techniques. The nature of group
formation, function and leadership, and how they relate to one another.
Emphasis is on providing preventative and therapeutic service to the mentally
ill with role playing and classroom practice sessions.
Prerequisite: MH 01100
*MH
03400 -- MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE WITH VULNERABLE POPULATIONS (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Course will examine difficulties faced by a variety of special populations
including adults with HIV, chronic mental illness and adolescents and children
at-risk. Students will gain an overview of each population's unique service
needs and learn consumer-centered intervention strategies.
Prerequisite: MH 01100
+MH
03500 -- INTRODUCTION to GERONTOLOGY (3 crs. 4 hrs.)
Issues and problems pertaining to aging and the aged, the
aging process and the roles of older adults in society. Emphasis is on
learning methods for the prevention and treatment of mental illness in older
people.
Open to all students.
MH 08100 -- INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3 crs.
1-3 hrs.)
Independent study of Mental Health is developed individually between student
and faculty member and must be approved by the Department.
Enrollment in any of the following Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counseling courses is separate from our Mental Health and Human Services Program. While these courses are open to all students, they are not requirements for the degree in Mental Health and Human Services.
*MH 09801 -- SUPERVISED INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE IN MENTAL
HEALTH I (3 crs. 6 hrs.)
Under faculty supervision, students are assigned to work in a Mental Health
Agency where the focus is on preventive and therapeutic measures.
Prerequisites: MH
01100, MH 03500 and either MH 03100 or MH 03400, or department permission
required.
*MH 09802 - SUPERVISED INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE IN
MENTAL HEALTH II (3 crs. 6 hrs.)
Under faculty supervision students are assigned to work with patients afflicted
with a variety of emotional disorders.
Prerequisites: MH 01100, MH 03500 and either MH 03100 or MH 03400, or
department permission required.
+PSY 01100 -- GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
(3 crs. 3 hrs.)
The nature of psychology, its fields and divisions, including
individual differences, learning, motivation, perception, and personality.
PSY 02400 -- PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
in YOUNG CHILDREN (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Psychological disorders in young children and the practices required to deal
with them in early childhood settings. The problems and needs
of gifted children, children who are mentally retarded, or minimally
brain-damaged, deaf, blind, orthopedic or speech handicapped. Causes,
diagnostic, therapeutic and educational procedures and teaching methods are
reviewed for each category based upon principles learned in introductory
psychology courses.
Prerequisite: PSY 01100
PSY 02800 -- CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGICAL VIEWPOINTS (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Trends in contemporary psychological theories, including the
shift from psychology as a natural science to a human science. The roles of evolutionary psychology, cognitive constructivism, and
feminist theories and their historical and cultural contexts as they affect
human consciousness.
Prerequisite: PSY 01100
PSY 03000 -The
Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development (3 crs.
3 hrs.)
Human growth and development from conception through
adolescence, including physical, cognitive and psycho-social domains.
The effects on development of culture, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual
orientation, socioeconomic status and disability will be examined.
Prerequisite: PSY 01100
PSY 03200 -- HUMAN GROWTH and
DEVELOPMENT (3 crs. 3 hrs.) (also
listed as EDU 32)
Human development from infancy through childhood,
adolescence, and adulthood. Intellectual growth,
personal and social adjustment, the relationship between physical and mental
development, and typical problems in various stages of the life cycle.
Prerequisite: PSY 01100
PSY 03400-- PSYCHOLOGY OF
PERSONALITY (3 Crs. 3 hrs.)
Various personality theories are examined to demonstrate the diverse ways of
dealing with basic personality problems.
Prerequisite: PSY
01100
PSY 03500 -- EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 crs.
3 hrs.)
Current scientific theory and research relating to formal learning environments
including: process of human learning; concept formation; language affecting
acquisition and retention; new approaches to motivate and direct learning; new
methods of organizing and transmitting information and knowledge.
Prerequisite: PSY 01100
PSY
03600 -- ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Concepts of normality and abnormality, and significant
theoretical contributions to personality disorganization. Historical
factors and current trends in the field of Mental Health and causes of
behavioral disorders are discussed in terms of the impact of social, cultural,
genetic and other factors. Survey of treatment methods included.
Prerequisite: PSY 01100
PSY
03700 -- PSYCHOLOGY of WOMEN (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Study of psychological factors specifically related to women, including the
traditional models of femininity in social, occupational, and sex roles. The
approach is analytical, beginning with denotative and connotative definitions
of terms, analyzing traditional and new female models and identities and some
problems these models present in personality integration. Recent psychological
research on women is reviewed. Male and female student experiences are used to
help support, or refute, theories presented.
Prerequisite: PSY 01100
PSY 08100 -- INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3 crs.
1-3 hrs.)
Independent study of Psychology is developed individually between student and
faculty member and must be approved by the Department.
PSY 08200 -- (1-3 crs. 1-3 hrs.)
This course is of a topical and pilot nature and is designed to meet the
immediate needs and interests of various student populations. It is offered for
a maximum of two semesters.
*SOC 02800 -- CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN
HEALTH CARE (3cr. 3hrs.) (also listed as BA 28 and NUR
28)
The sociological, ethical, legal and economic impact of
managing health care into the next century.
+SOC 03100 -- INTRODUCTION to SOCIOLOGY (3 crs.
3 hrs.)
The social dimensions of human existence with stress on
social structure and culture as governing factors in the lives of individuals
with basic concepts of sociology, major theoretical positions and findings.
Meets the needs of students who want an introduction to the
field as well as those who wish to undertake further study.
SOC 03200 -- URBAN SOCIOLOGY (3 crs.
3 hrs.)
To better understand the effects of urbanization, the inherent contradictions
in urban living are reviewed in terms of the multiplicity of problems that
currently challenge the city.
Prerequisite: SOC 03100
SOC
03300 -- SOCIAL PROBLEMS: INSTITUTIONS in CRISIS (3 crs.
3 hrs.)
The social ills currently facing American society,
includes the major conflicts and social changes in community institutions. Each
problem is approached as a crisis facing a particular institution. Appropriate
changes in policy are suggested to resolve the problems.
Prerequisite: SOC 03100
SOC
03400 -- URBAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL and SOCIOLOGICAL FIELDWORK: OBSERVATION and
ETHNOGRAPHY (3 crs. 4 hrs.)
Concepts and techniques for doing social research using
participant observation fieldwork. Students will have direct, personal
experience doing fieldwork projects of their choice and learn to write them as
ethnographies.
Prerequisite: SOC 03100 or ANT 03700
SOC 03500 -- SOCIOLOGY of the FAMILY
(3 crs. 3 hrs.)
The sociology of the family study areas include: definitions; pattern
variations; developmental theories; specialized functions and their effect on
socialization, courtship, marriage, divorce and the life cycle.
Prerequisite: SOC 03100
SOC 03600 -- MINORITY GROUPS in the
UNITED STATES (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Selected minority groups in American society are studied. Topics discussed
include: nature of prejudice and discrimination; social meaning of minority,
annihilation, assimilation, competition, conflict, exploitation; social and
cultural change; past and present trends and developments.
Prerequisite: SOC 03100
SOC 03800 -- SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
An exploration of the ways people construct gender and
how gender structures our everyday lives and society in general. Issues that
are covered include: how gender is produced, the relationship of gender to
biology, gender and sexuality, the social evolution of gender, the gendered
division of labor in the home and the workforce, micropolitics
of gender, race, class and gender as intertwined systems of inequality.
Prerequisite: SOC 03100
SOC
03900 – Society of Religion
Prerequisites: SOC 03100 or PSY 01100 or ANT 03700
SOC 08100 -- INDEPENDENT STUDY
(1-3 crs. 1-3 hrs.)
Independent study of Sociology is developed individually between student and
faculty member and must be approved by the Department.
SOC
08200 -- (1-3 crs. 1-3 hrs.)
This course is of a topical and pilot nature and is designed to meet the
immediate needs and interests of various student populations. It is offered for
a maximum of two semesters.
+BEH
07000 -- INTRODUCTION to RESEARCH (3 crs. 6 hrs.)
To produce research projects in the Behavioral Sciences with the skill and
knowledge necessary for carrying out individual research projects, students are
familiarized with theoretical issues in scientific research, methodology, and
statistical measurement.
BEH 07100 -- CONDUCTING RESEARCH (3 crs.
6 hrs.)
To carry out and bring to completion an individual research project in the
areas of the Behavioral Sciences, course work includes actual testing of
subjects and of hypotheses, collection of data, statistical analysis, assessing
the implications of research findings for further investigation. The format of
the written report will conform to the American Psychological Association
guidelines.
Prerequisite: BEH 07000
SAC
02000-- (also listed as MH 8203) - Introduction to Alcoholism and Substance
Abuse Counseling (3
crs. 3 hrs).
Overview of core concepts in chemical dependency including physical,
psychological and legal aspects of alcohol and substance abuse. A
variety of treatment approaches and counselor qualifications and skills will be
explored.
SAC
02200--(also listed as MH 8205) -Counseling Techniques in the Substance Abuse
Field I (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Overview and practical application of major counseling techniques utilized in
the field. Communication skills necessary to engage the substance abuse client,
from the basic screening process through discharge planning will be addressed.
Evaluation instruments and interview techniques will be introduced; students
will learn to develop and evaluate client treatment planning and assessment
histories.
SAC
02400-- (also listed as MH 8209) -Counseling Techniques in the Substance Abuse
Field II (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Continuation of Counseling Techniques I. Understanding and leading groups,
personality and behavioral problems, HIV, AIDS, relapse prevention and
vocational/education concerns will be addressed.
Prerequisite: SAC
02200
SAC
02600--(also listed as MH 8211) -Confidentiality, Ethics and the
Counselor/Client Relationship in Substance Abuse Counseling (3 crs. 3 hrs.)
Confidentiality regulations from both Federal and State law for the protection
of clients are discussed with an emphasis on disclosure exceptions, as well as
the proper handling of communications, ethical standards for CASACs and the development of an appropriate code of
conduct. Required for any student seeking assistance with an
internship placement.
Prerequisite: SAC
02000
SAC
02800-- (also listed as MH 8213) -Approaches to Treatment: Varieties of
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Modalities (3 crs. 3
hrs.)
Overview of wide variety of treatment settings and modalities
as well as a review of the roles filled by counselors in each modality and
setting. Client case examples provide practical instruction.
Prerequisite: SAC 02000
Corequisite: SAC 02200
SAC 091A0 -
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING PROGRAM – FIELD INTERNSHIP (
Credits: 3 Hours: Hours: 10 hrs per week for 10 weeks)
Students participate in counseling activities with program clients, supervision
meetings and other professional activities at NYS licensed treatment agencies
under the supervision of both program staff and college faculty.
Prerequisite: SAC 02000; SAC 02200, SAC
02600
Pre/co-requisite: SAC 02400, SAC 02800
SAC
091B0 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING PROGRAM – FIELD INTERNSHIP (Credits: 3 Hours: Hours: 10 hrs
per week for 5 weeks)
Students participate in counseling activities with program clients, supervision
meetings and other professional activities at NYS licensed treatment agencies
under the supervision of both program staff and college faculty.
Prerequisite: SAC 02000; SAC 02200, SAC
02600
Pre/co-requisite: SAC 02400, SAC 02800
# Required
for Education Associate Majors
* Required for Mental Health Majors
+ Basic Course
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