New Occupational Program Addictive Disorders Studies, Drug/Counselors Certificate of Achievement

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1 New Occupational Program Addictive Disorders Studies, Drug/Counselors Certificate of Achievement Criteria A Appropriateness to Mission 1 Statement of Program Goals and Objectives The Addictive Disorders Studies Program at Oxnard College prepares students to enter the field of alcohol/drug counseling with responsibilities for doing intakes, screening, and assessments, motivational interviewing, supportive and group counseling, crisis intervention, information and referral and case write-ups The Drug Counselor program is designed for advanced practitioners who may be already working in the field, and have completed the Addictive Disorders Students program Students complete this program will have the necessary educational and skills requirements to APPLY for additional certification through the California Association of Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) Students can look forward to advanced positions as clinical supervisors, domestic violence facilitators, addiction and trauma counselors, program managers and prevention specialists 2 Catalog Description For those who have already completed the Addictive Disorders Studies Program, this is an advanced certificate program tailored to meet the demands of new developments in the field Emphasis will be given to develop special knowledge and skills for treatment in the increasingly complicated areas of substance abuse Students with this certificate will be trained to work as clinical supervisors, domestic violence facilitators, addiction and trauma counselors, program managers and prevention specialists 3 Program Requirements Required Courses: Units ADS R105B Group Leadership II 30 ADS R111 Management and Supervision in Alcohol Programs 30 ADS R112 Prevention Overview 30 ADS R115 Alcohol/Drugs/Nutrition 30 ADS R121 Alcohol/Drugs and Domestic Violence 30 ADS R122 Reducing Binge & Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility 30 ADS R123 Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Trauma 30 Total Required Units: 210 Narrative Template for Traditional Degrees & Certificates Revised

2 Certificate of Achievement: 210 Units 4 Background and Rationale Criteria B Need According to the EMSI jobs for substance abuse counselors are expected to grow faster than the national average for all jobs and faster than counseling jobs in general The EMIS is projecting a 127% increase in Oxnard College s attendance area This increase may be due to a high rate of burnout within this particular branch of counseling Many counselors see patients with a high rate of setbacks and work with patients who are also dealing with homelessness or illnesses such as AIDS and hepatitis The average salary for substance abuse counselors varies from 1270/hr starting to $4085/hr for counselors working in hospitals or government agencies EMSI reports 2817 jobs posted in the tri-county area of Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties in 2013, demonstrating a continuing need for addiction counselors This represents a 72% change in in occupation need (See attached BLS and EMSI data) 5 Enrollment and Completer Projections Estimates of core courses and enrollments for the certificate program are provided in the following table Year 1 Year 2 CB01: Course Department CB02: Course Title Enrollment Enrollment Number Sections Total Sections Total ADS R105B Group Leadership II ADS R111 Management and Supervision in Alcohol Programs ADS R112 Prevention Overview ADS R115 Alcohol/Drugs/Nutrition ADS R121 Alcohol/Drugs and Domestic Violence ADS R122 Reducing Binge & Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility ADS R123 Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Trauma Oxnard College projects 25 completers per year 6 Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs This program is an additional option in the Addictive Disorders Studies program Currently Oxnard College offers certificate of achievement in Addictive Disorders Studies and Addictive Narrative Template for Traditional Degrees & Certificates Revised

3 Disorders Studies in the Criminal Justice System The advisory committee for this program recommended an option in counseling for practitioners 7 Similar Programs at Other Colleges in Service Area Alan Hancock College of the Canyons Cuesta Santa Barbara City College 8 Labor Market Information and Analysis (CTE only) As mentioned in section #4 above, there is a strong need in Ventura County for an Addictive Disorders Studies for Drug Counselors Program EMSI projects 127% growth in 2013 current posted jobs 9 Employer Survey (CTE only) Attachment Required: Employer Survey (CTE only) For this program, an employer survey was not conducted Advisory Committee minutes reflect a recommendation for this program addition 10 Explanation of Employer Relationship (CTE only) Not applicable to the Addictive Disorders Studies Program 11 List of Members of Advisory Committee (CTE only) The advisory committee for the Addictive Disorders Studies program includes representatives from various employers, agencies, and treatment centers Members of the advisory committee include the following: David Deutsch, Casa de Esperanza; Jan Peyton, Family Circle; Rebecca Porter, PDAP-Recovery Classroom; Laurie Sanders, Intervention Institute, Center for Testing, Guidance Counseling & Training; Jose Cuervo Sosa, Alternative Action; Louis Tovar, Behavioral Health; Mike Juarez, Alternative Actions; Cindi Lopez, Alternative Actions; Andrea Howard, Intervention Institute, and PDAP; Shelly Higuera-Wilmeth, ADS Student, Oxnard College; William Shilley, Retired Professor, Adjunct Professor, Oxnard College; Michael Webb, Associate Professor, Oxnard College Carmen Guerrero, Dean, Career and Technical Education, Oxnard College; Narrative Template for Traditional Degrees & Certificates Revised

4 12 Recommendation of Advisory Committee (CTE only) The Advisory Committee at their March 2011 meeting discussed the new program and gave their support to the faculty Minutes of this meeting are attached Also attached are minutes of the South Coast Regional Consortium (SCRC) meeting of June 11, 2013 Criteria C Curriculum Standards 13 Display of Proposed Sequence First Semester Course Name/Description Units ADS R105B Group Leadership II 30 ADS R111 Management and Supervision in Alcohol Programs 30 ADS R112 Prevention Overview 30 ADS R115 Alcohol/Drugs/Nutrition 30 Second Semester ADS R121 Alcohol/Drugs and Domestic Violence 30 ADS R122 Reducing Binge & Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility 30 ADS R123 Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Trauma 30 Certificate of Achievement requires 210 units Outlines of Record for Required Courses (See attached) 14 Transfer Applicability (if applicable) Not Applicable Criteria D Adequate Resources As a part of Oxnard College s commitment to continuous quality improvement, this program will be included in the regular cycle of Program Review and included in campus plans for outcomes assessment as part of the accreditation requirements Any additional certification requirements for CTE programs will also be met Finally, it will be important to survey and communicate with any agencies and employers receiving our graduates to understand how well our graduates are prepared The most recent program review was held on April 30, Library and Learning Resources Plan The Oxnard College Library current collection of books, magazines, journals, and data bases in the field of addictive disorders will continue to support students in this program addition No additional materials will be required Narrative Template for Traditional Degrees & Certificates Revised

5 16 Facilities and Equipment Plan There is adequate classroom space on campus 17 Financial Support Plan The college is already providing resources for classrooms and faculty, and the program modifications will not require additional resources 18 Faculty Qualifications and Availability The college has one full-time associate professor and six adjunct instructors to the support the program All instructors meet minimum qualifications for their courses Criteria E Compliance 19 Based on Model Curriculum (if applicable) None 20 Licensing or Accreditation Standards This program will be included in the college accreditation with WASC No other licensure is required at this time 21 Student Selection and Fees Regular tuition fees for OC students apply, with no additional program fees required Narrative Template for Traditional Degrees & Certificates Revised