The
following courses fulfill the educational requirements for the
CASAC:
It is recommended that
students take the courses in the listed order.
1. PSY/SOC/ANT 110.
Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse in
Content for CASAC: 45 hours: Knowledge of alcohol and substance abuse.
Basic knowledge: physical and pharmacological effects.
Overview/diversity of alcohol and substance abuse treatment approaches.
Knowledge of the social, political, economic and cultural context which
are factors in the course of addictive illness. Offered every semester.
2. PSY 266. Psychology of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.
Content for CASAC: 45 hours: Knowledge of alcohol and substance abuse.
Basic knowledge: Knowledge of models and theories of addiction.
Overview/diversity of alcohol and substance abuse treatment approaches.
Knowledge of 12 Step and self-help approaches. Knowledge of diagnosis of
alcohol and substance use disorders. (Prerequisites ENG 101 and PSY 101) Offered every semester.
3. SOC 161. Chemical Dependency and the Dysfunctional Family
Content for CASAC: 45 hours: Alcoholism and substance abuse counseling.
Knowledge of effects of chemical dependency on family and significant
others and the importance of family support in recovery. Knowledge of
basic family treatment approaches. Offered every semester.
4. PSY 268. Therapeutic Interventions in Chemical Dependency
Content for CASAC: 45 hours: Alcoholism and substance abuse counseling.
Individual counseling and relapse prevention techniques. Knowledge of
the philosophies, practices, policies and outcomes of accepted models of
treatment. (Prerequisites ENG 101 and PSY 101) Offered every semester.
5. PSY 255. Group Dynamics in Chemical Dependency Counseling.
Content for CASAC: 45 hours: Alcoholism and substance abuse
counseling. Ability to incorporate the special needs of diverse racial
and ethnic cultures and special populations in treatment. (Prerequisite
PSY 266 or PSY/SOC/ANT 110 or PSY242; in addition Eng 101). Offered every semester.
6. PSY/CSL 331. Assessment and Clinical Evaluation in Chemical Dependency
Counseling
Content for CASAC: 35 hours: Assessment, clinical evaluation, treatment
planning, case management and patient, family and community education.
Case management and referral. Introduction: treatment planning,
clinical record keeping, and discharge planning.
10 Hours: Alcoholism and substance abuse counseling.
(Prerequisite PSY266 and PSY 268; In addition ENG 102). Offered every semester.
7. PSY/CSL 350. Advanced Topics in Chemical Dependency Counseling.
Content for CASAC: 35 hours: Assessment, clinical evaluation,
treatment planning, case management and patient, family and community
education. Assessment and evaluation. Part II: treatment planning,
Clinical record keeping, and discharge planning.
10 hours: Alcoholism and substance abuse counseling. (Prerequisite PSY/CSL331. In addition ENG 102). Offered every semester.
8. PSY 480. Ethical and Professional Issues in Chemical Dependency
Counseling.
Content for CASAC: 45 hours: Professional and ethical responsibility
and documentation. Advanced counseling issues: developing and
maintaining professional relationships. Use of diagnostic criteria to
develop treatment options and placement criteria. (Prerequisites:
PSY/CSL350. In addition ENG 102.) Offered every semester.
The
training
requirements for the CASAC can be met by taking the following courses:
9. PSY 378. Fieldwork in Forensic Psychology
Completion of this course fulfills 150 hours of the 300 hour training
component for the CASAC in conjunction with placement at a licensed
alcoholism or substance abuse program, providing the necessary
experience and supervision and an increase in hours spent in the
Internship to total 150 hours. (Prerequisites: PSY 242 and ENG 102.)
10 . PSY 379. Fieldwork in Forensic Psychology
Completion of this course fulfills 150 hours of the 300 hour training
component for the CASAC in conjunction with placement at a licensed
alcoholism or substance abuse program, providing the necessary
experience and supervision and an increase in hours spent in the
Internship to total 150 hours. (Prerequisites: PSY378).
It is recommended that students take SOC161, PSY255, PSY 268, and PSY331 before taking the internship courses.
(212) 237-8794
Professor Daniel Yalisove, Co-Coordinator
Web page http://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~addiction
For further information about the CASAC, please go to the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse web site at
http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/index.cfm