ADC-100--(3)
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR
Provides basic principles of human development and behavior. Focus is on how chemical use, misuse, abuse and dependency affect normal growth and development. (3 contact hours)

ADC-101--(3)
INTRODUCTION TO ADDICTION COUNSELING
Introduction to alcohol and other drug abuse counseling and processes. Focus is on assessment and diagnosis, the core functions of an alcohol and other drug abuse counselor, and basic counseling skills. Provides information on career opportunities, counselor certification requirements and procedures, and other aspects of the AODA counselor. (3 contact hours)

ADC-106--(3)
THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COUNSELING
Prerequisite: ADC-101 and ADC-202.

Current theoretical counseling approaches will be discussed within the context of their history, philosophical base, key concepts, and client populations served. Students will be encouraged to explore their own philosophic base and skills to identify approaches for further study.

ADC-108--(3)
TREATMENT DELIVERY MODELS
Prerequisite: ADC-101.

This course provides an introduction to the history of human services, the life and social problems addressed through human services, and public policies and systems developed in response to human service needs.

ADC-110--(3)
COMMON BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
Provides an overview of the causes, assessment and treatment of common behavior disorders. Includes a review of eating disorders, pathological gambling, attention-deficit hyperactivity, sexual disorders, and substance abuse as a behavior disorder. (3 contact hours)

ADC-112--(3)
DIVERSITY IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING

This course examines treatment issues, techniques, and the development of programs related to diverse cultures and special-needs groups such as adolescents, women, the elderly, and minority groups. Mixed cultural identities are also covered.

ADC-202--(3)
SUBSTANCE USE, ABUSE AND DEPENDENCY

This course provides intensive instruction about alcohol and other drugs with emphasis on the differences between substance use, abuse and dependence, and the symptoms associated with each of these stages. The student will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of each stage, the effects of substance abuse on the individual, the family, society, and a historical approach to intervention strategies.

ADC-204--(3)
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
Prerequisite: ADC-101.

This course provides an introduction to the psychopharmacology of alcohol and other drugs, including physiological and biochemical processes, action, use, and route of administration. Intoxication screening and withdrawal symptoms will be addressed.

ADC-205--(3)
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Examines commonly abused drugs and their behavioral effects. Includes a review of drug regulations and programs, signs/symptoms commonly seen in abusers, and general guidelines useful in drug abuse-related emergencies. (3 contact hours)

ADC-206--(3)
GROUP COUNSELING
Prerequisite: ADC-101. Provides intensive instruction in the theory and practice of the group counseling approach used in alcohol and other drug abuse treatment. (3 contact hours)

ADC-207--(3)
FAMILY DYNAMICS AND COUNSELING
Prerequisite: ADC-101 and ADC-202.

This course provides intensive instruction in the theories of family dynamics and the practice of family counseling in a variety of human services settings.

ADC-208--(3)
CASE MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite: ADC-100, ADC-101, ADC-106, ADC-108, ADC-202, ADC-204, ADC-205, ADC-206, ADC-207; or consent of instructor. Provides instruction in advanced AODA counseling techniques. Emphasis is on diagnostics and assessment, evaluation of cases, case management, and documentation. (3 contact hours)

ADC-210--(2)
DIAGNOSTIC & STATISTICAL EVALUATION
Provides instruction in the use of the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in AODA assessment and treatment situations. (2 contact hours)

ADC-211--(3)
COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS
Prerequisite: ADC-101 and ADC-202. This course is designed to present and review the compliance and ethical standards to which the Addictions Counselor is required to adhere. Students will be introduced to the State Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (DASA) Rule 2060, the Illinois State Certification (IAODAPCA) Board Code of Ethics, Federal HIPAA privacy and security standards, and corporate compliance standards applicable to the field of Addictions Studies. (3 contact hours)

ADC-215--(3)
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Examines employee assistance programs. Focus is on components of the EAP, assessment and referral services, counseling in the EAP context, supervisory training, health promotion, and EAP issues. (3 contact hours)

ADC-219--(2)
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES: ALCOHOL/DRUGS
Intended primarily for students interested in alcohol and other drug issues. The course examines basic policy problems: legislation, professionalism, education, training, literature and research, procedures, administration, and social problems. (2 contact hours)

ADC-220--(3)
PREVENTIONIST I
Provides instruction in the skills and knowledge areas essential to AODA prevention programming. Preventionist core functions emphasized include record keeping, human development enhancement, community assessment, evaluation, public speaking, marketing, program development, written communication, and teaching and training. (3 contact hours)

ADC-221--(3)
PREVENTIONIST II
Prerequisite: ADC-220. Continues instruction in the skills and knowledge areas essential to AODA prevention programming. Preventionist core functions emphasized include social policy impact, linkage, resource development, consultation, working with volunteers, teaching and training, working with the media, and written communication. (3 contact hours)

ADC-230--(1)
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ADDICTION STUDIES
Students work with instructor individually or in small groups to develop special projects designed to focus on specific addictions studies, chemical dependency, substance abuse, or related topics. (1 contact hours)

ADC-233--(3)
FIELD PRACTICUM
Prerequisite: Consent of practicum coordinator. Corequisite: Registration in ADC-237. Supervised practical exposure and involvement in chemically dependent treatment service delivery at an approved addictions counseling site. This course meets the minimum supervision requirements for counselor certification by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

ADC-235--(3)
PREVENTIONIST PRACTICUM
Prerequisite: Consent of practicum coordinator. Corequisite: Registration in ADC-239. Supervised practical exposure and involvement in AODA prevention core functions. This course meets the minimum supervision requirements for preventionist certification by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association. (3 contact hours)

ADC-237--(1)
SEMINAR
Prerequisite: Consent of practicum coordinator; registration in ADC-233. Discussion of supervised field service experience in Field Practicum. (1 contact hours)

ADC-239--(1)
PREVENTIONIST SEMINAR
Prerequisite: Consent of practicum coordinator. Corequisite: Registration in ADC-235. Discussion of supervised field service experience in the Preventionist Practicum. (1 contact hours)

ADC-243--(5)
ADVANCED FIELD PRACTICUM
Prerequisite: ADC-233 and consent of Practicum Coordinator. Corequisite: Registration in ADC-247. This course provides supervised advanced-level exposure and involvement in chemical dependent treatment service delivery at an approved addictions counseling site. Successful completion of the course meets 250 (50%) of the minimum supervision requirement of 500 hours for counselor certification by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association. Fee is required. (15 contact hours)

ADC-247--(1)
ADVANCED SEMINAR
Corequisite: Registration or credit in ADC-243 and consent of instructor. In this course students will discuss their supervised field experiences in ADC-243, Advanced Field Practicum. (1 contact hours)