Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate Program Orientation Session

1. Alcohol and Drug Counseling CertificateProgramOrientation Session August 5, 2014 College of Extended and International Education

2. Admission • Application Official Admittance –no restrictions to enrollment Provisional Admittance-will not be able to enroll beyond this semester if request(s) are not satisfied.

3. Program Overview • Consists of 11courses • 27 extension units—upper division Courses transfers to Human Services & Human Services transfer to ADX. SOC, PSY & Human Services • Prepares students for entry into the field at a professional level • Well known by treatment centers in area • Approved by most state certifying agencies • CAADAC Approved program

4. Courses • Introduction to Alcoholism-ADX 300 • Introduction to Counseling-ADX 301 • Counseling the Individual-ADX 302 • Perspectives on Drug Abuse-ADX 303 • Group Counseling Techniques-ADX 304 • Family Dynamics & Treatment-ADX 306 • Seminar in Counseling Fieldwork I- ADX 351 & Counseling Fieldwork I- ADX 352 • Seminar in Counseling Fieldwork II- ADX 353 & Counseling Fieldwork II- ADX 354

5. Courses-Electives Classes • Ethical Considerations* • Cognitive Behavior Treatment–ADX 309 (Domestic Violence ) • Process Additions - ADX 311 (Covers a wide variety of Addictive Disorders)

6. Class Schedule • All Classes are offered in the evening only 6:30-9:30pm Fall and Spring and 6pm to 10pm during the Summer semester • All classes are held one day per week for 3hours • Classes are held M-Th on its assigned day • All students must be registered in a given class prior to sitting in, in order to participate in the class

7. Registration • You may register AS ADVISED for ADX 300, ADX 301 and/or the elective course offered this semester (ADX 309 or ADX 311) ONLY • Registration-A late fee will be charged of $25 if not registered by 1st day • Financial Aid-the total cost of the program is $4625, plus $1300 for books/supplies; subject to change. Must have 6units for financial aid 310-243-3647

8. Registering for Classes • No on-line registering ONLY in person or via telephone • Be aware of when school/class start. Fall, Spring and Summer : last week of the month for August/January/May • Attendance/Tardy and Grading • Speak to instructor if something is going on, not the last minute • Review your syllabus over the course of the semester to ensure you are not missing anything

9. Class Rotation • Importance of planning your schedule • New students can ONLY enroll in ADX 300, ADX 301 and/or the elective class offered, ADX 309/311. however, if instructed otherwise you may only take what was advised • The Introductory courses (ADX 300 & ADX 301) are offered Fall and Spring semesters ONLY, All other courses alternate between semesters and/or course

10. Class Rotation • Alternates between semesters: Individual and Group (302/304), Drugs and Family (303/306), and the Practicum Courses (ADX 351/352 & ADX 353/354) and the Electives Courses (ADX 311 or 309) • ADX 302, 304, 351/352 and 311 are all taught in the same semester. • ADX 303, 306, 353/354 and 309 are all taught in the same semester

11. Class Rotation • Alternates semesters and between courses: • The Field Work Courses (351/352 & 353/354) • ADX 351 & ADX 352 MUSTbe taken BEFORE ADX 353 & ADX 354

12. Fieldwork Classes • The first Fieldwork Seminar/Internship Classes (ADX 351/352) should not be attended until you have completed and successfully passed two semesters • At minimum, you must complete at least 4classes in the ADX program BEFORE you can enroll in the Fieldwork I Class and its Internship (ADX 351/352). • You must PASS Fieldwork I seminar and its accompany internship class (ADX 351/352) BEFORE enrolling into Fieldwork II and its accompany internship class (ADX 353/354).

13. Fieldwork Classes • Once enrolled in the Fieldwork Classes (ADX 351/352 or 353/354) you will be required to affiliate yourself with a State Certifying Agency. • State website • http://www.adp.cahwnet.gov/ • Counselor Certification Requirements and • list of certifying organizations • http://www.adp.cahwnet.gov/Licensing/LCBhome.shtml

14. Certificate • You MUST pass ALL classes with a C or better. • You MUST complete the ADX program courses with a 2.5 GPA AND all 300 hours of Fieldwork in order to request the Certificate. • Consideration for the Certificate can be submitted AFTER you have passed ALL classes and grades are posted. • Submit request to the ADX Administration building.

15. Disabled Students • If you require special accommodations to succeed in your educational goals while at CSUDH, please contact Disabled Students at 310-243-3660. • Please provide all paperwork to each Instructor at the beginning of the course or as soon as documentation indicating your need is received.

16. Other • Guidelines and Procedures- • Professional Conduct. • Professional field, no judgment • Computer/information literacy expectations for students that include power point presentation, etc. • CLASS for assistance with writing skills

17. Other • University Regulations-attendance, plagiarism • Textbook list • Parking: Semester pass or daily for $5 • Please refer to http://www.csudh.edu/ee/alcoholdrug.html • School Starts: Fall, August 25, 2014

18. Faculty • Veronica Bobe-Kollmeyer, MFT- Domestic Violence • Dario Ghio, MFT- Introduction to Alcoholism • Jean Henricks, Ph.D.- Intro to Counseling • Timothy Hutson, MA- Perspective on Drugs & Process Addictions • George H. Melgarejo, MA, CEAP, SAP- Group • Victoria Scott, MS,CADC-II, LAADC- Individual and Family • Toni B White, LCSW, CDVC-III- Practicum Courses • Toni, Veronica and Timothy all have their ADX Certificate

19. Open Forum • Questions and Answers

20. Thank you and welcome to the beginning of your new life.