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ADS 446 Chemical Dependency and the Family System
Cross-Listed with PSYC 446
General Information:

Semester:

Fall 2008

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Instructor:

Robert Hayes

Textbook:

For most current book information please go to: http://www.efollett.com

Course Description:

Includes behavioral patterns in dysfunctional family systems, intervention techniques and best practice model programs in dealing with family issues surrounding addiction problem.  This course will expose the student to a plethora of various approaches to family systems and cultures that are diverse in nature. Students will create and experience sculpting, remodeling and replicating family roles and dysfunctional systems within a learning lab model.  Students will study and become intimately acquainted with the roles of family dysfunction and co dependency issues.  Additionally, the student will review historical perspectives that help shape and steer the current modes of treatment for this underserved population within the addictions field.  Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission of instructor and PSYC 442.

Minimum Computer Requirements:

Win 2000/XP or Mac OSX Pentium/G3 1Ghz w/ 1.5 GB RAM
High Speed Internet Access Recommended*
Firefox 1.5.0.11 or Internet Explorer 6x
Java runtime environment 1.5.11 
(J2SE) 5.0 update 11 for Windows and (J2SE) 5.0 Release 4 for OSX
UPDATES-Make sure you download security patches for your operating system. If you're a Microsoft Windows user, get your monthly updates at www.microsoft.com/security. If you use Mac, check out updates at www.mac.com/support.

*Courses can be accessed via 56K modem connections although due to the long page load times this type of connection is not recommended and any connectivity problems due to this type of connection are not supported by Lewis-Clark State College. 

On Campus Requirements:

Please contact your instructor.

Other Information:

On-line discussions may be required during this course. The LCMail account and BbCE course mail are the only accounts that will be used to contact students regarding online courses. An LCMail account is automatically assigned to students when they enroll. Access to this email account is found at http://lcmail.lcsc.edu. BbCE course mail is enabled when a student is enrolled in a BbCE course. Access to BbCE course mail is through each BbCE course. BbCE course mail is an internal mail system only and cannot be accessed outside of a BbCE course. Please check with your instructor to determine the preferred method of contact.
 

 

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