East Carolina University College of Allied Health Sciences Department of Rehabilitation Studies REHB 4795 601 Alcohol and Drug Prevention Instructor: Mary Crozier, Ed.D., CSAP, CPP, Assistant Professor & Coordinator Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate Program, 252-744-6299,
[email protected] Office: College of Allied Health Sciences Building, Room 4425 E Required Text: Hogan, J., Gabrielsen, K., Luna, N., & Grothaus, D. (2003). Substance abuse prevention: The intersection of science and practice. Toronto: Pearson Education Inc. ISBN-13: 9780205341627 Course Description: This course provides an overview of theories, principles, and strategies relevant to client education and alcohol and drug prevention. Educational techniques for diverse populations, learning needs, and settings will be explored. Students will learn a variety of innovative strategies for prevention program assessment, selection, planning, marketing, implementation, and evaluation. Course Objectives: At the completion of this course the student will be able to: 1 Identify the models and theories of alcohol and drug abuse. 2 Recognize the differences between universal, selective, and indicated populations. 3 List risk and protective factors across individual, family, school, community, and work domains. 4 Describe the differences between awareness campaigns, health promotion, individual and group education, universal prevention, and environmental prevention 5 Identify various media approaches such as media advocacy, media literacy, social marking, and social norms marketing. 6 Outline historical developments and current trends in health education, health promotion, and substance abuse prevention. 7 Identify stages of human development and theoretical paradigms for addressing learner/client educational needs. 8 Relate learning theories, principles, assessment tools, teaching materials, and strategies to different physical settings, ages, developmental stages, and cultural groups. 9 Describe a variety of teaching materials, then design and/or alter materials for a particular learner, client, or group. 11-30-10
Course Content 1. Introduction to prevention history, models, and definitions 2. Prevention research to include risk and protective factors, resiliency, developmental assets and evidence-based approaches 3. Cost-benefit analysis of prevention and application of the public health approach 4. Evidence-based prevention program planning 5. Cultural issues and ethics of prevention in prevention services 6. Incorporating development theory in prevention planning 7. Overview on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs 8. Media advocacy, media literacy and social marketing for prevention 9. Complete an online Center for Substance Abuse Prevention course 10. Overview on behavioral addictions and prevention strategies 11. Using the Logic Model for program planning and evaluation 12. Role of public policy in prevention 13. Using effective communication strategies in prevention 14. Writing prevention grants 15. Current issues in prevention 16. Professional development and professionalism Course Assignments: Mid-Term and Final examinations (Worth 25% each) There will be 2 closed book/note exams of equal weight given on February 22 and April 29. Exams will be short answer and multiple choice. Exams will cover the assigned readings, articles, videos, PowerPoint’s, and lectures. Term Paper (Worth 25%) For this substance abuse prevention paper, choose a domain (individual, peer, family, school, community, or work) and a population (universal, selective, or indicated) then describe their respective risk and protective factors. Choose the best fitting, researchbased, prevention strategy for your chosen domain and population then describe its implementation. Emphasis should be on universal or selective populations with continuum linkages to indicated populations. Imagine there are unlimited resources for your ideal prevention effort. The paper must be between 6-8 pages; not counting title page, attachments, and references. Papers will be graded on: (1) content which includes description of domain, population, and risk/protective factors; research based strategy; accuracy of information; and breadth and depth of thought; (2) writing which includes writing ability, grammar, and creativity; (3) adherence to APA guidelines such as double spaced, 12 inch font, one inch margins, citations, references, etc.; (4) length; and (5) references with a minimum of 4 peer reviewed sources cited throughout the paper using APA format. Discussion Board (Worth 25%)
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Students are expected to make at least two lengthy, well written submissions with references per lecture in the Discussion Board. The Discussion Board forums are an opportunity to: communicate with classmates; synthesize the readings, videos, and lectures; integrate academic content with personal thoughts; and learn from a public, albeit virtual, discussion-a community of learning. These two required submissions should be in response to the posted questions and course content; for example the required text, the lecture, and any additional articles/videos available to the class. All Discussion Board submissions should use APA referencing; see the aforementioned website for APA guidelines. All submissions should be well thought out, well written, academically sound, honest, and appropriate for this scholarly forum. They should be approximately 200 words long with references. Students are also encouraged to make shorter, non-referenced responses to on-line peers. It is suggested that you compose your response in word first then copy/paste into the appropriate forum; avoid attachments. Grading: Percent of total points 90 – 100% 80 – 89% 70 - 79% Below 59% Assignments Mid-term Exam Final Exam Term Paper Discussion Board Total
Grade A B C F Weight 25% 25% 25% 25% 100%
Term Paper Grading Template Areas to Include Points Description of the chosen domain and population with their risk and protective factors.
25
Choice of research-based prevention strategy with implementation plan. Match of the domain and population with the chosen strategy/program.
25
Depth and breadth of writing on this prevention strategy to include issues of cultural competence, replication with fidelity, evaluation, etc.
25
Length: 6-8 pages not counting title page, references,
6
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etc. Use of at least 5 peer reviewed journal articles & books. In addition you can use credible websites (such as government or university websites).
7
Writing skill for ex: grammar, sentence structure, flow, spelling, punctuation, creativity, etc.
6
APA to include title page, abstract, running header, page numbers, references throughout the paper, reference page at the end, submission to SafeAssign final, etc.
6
Sub total Deduction of 1 letter grade for each day turned in after due date TOTAL
100
Discussion Board Grading Template Areas to Address
Possible Points
Content (accuracy of information, ability to address/answer the question, depth and breadth of critical response, infusion of personal attitudes) for each posted question
6
Referencing (number of peer reviewed references and use of APA to reference text, lecture, video, etc.) for each posted question
6
Length of response (at least 2 paragraphs long or approximately 250 words) plus breadth and depth of thought for each posted question
6
Writing ability (use of APA, professional grammar, and creativity)
2
Number of postings Minus 10 points if you only respond to 1 of the posted questions 11-30-10
Can add extra points if you make informal or formal responds to the postings of online colleagues Total
20
Deduction for late work (-5 per day) Total
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