dr. ann marie yaros
COURSE SYLLABI |
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Public Education and Prevention in Substance Abuse |
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Intro to Paraprofessional Counseling I |
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Diversity Issues in Human Service Practice |
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Intro to Paraprofessional Counseling II |
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Ethical Issues in Human Services Practice |
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Substance Abuse Counseling for Human Svcs Professionals |
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Crisis Intervention |
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Human Services Practicum III |
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Human Services Practicum IV |
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General Psychology |
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Assertiveness Training |
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Psychology of Adjustment |
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Intro to Sociology |
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Intro to Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relationships |
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Human Behavior: Diversity and Discrimination |
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HUMS A461 (3 CREDITS) CRISIS INTERVENTION
COURSE OUTLINE SPRING 2007
INSTRUCTOR: Ann Marie Yaros, MSW, Ph.D., LCSW
PHONE: 745-9757 email: pfamy@uaa.alaska.edu
TEXT: CRISIS INTERVENTION
STRATEGIES, 5th Edition Richard K. James
OFFICE HOURS: Snodgrass Room 101C Tue and Wed 12:00pm-1:00pm, before and after class, and by appointment
PREREQUISITES: HUMS 101, 223, AND 324, or instructor permission
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide an in-depth exposure to the principles and practices of Crisis Intervention. It is a systematic and social approach to causes and treatment of human crises. Covers characteristics of crises, intervention strategies, and specific techniques for intervening in various crisis situations. Students are expected to research, analyze, and compare community crisis support services.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this upper-level course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the concepts of crisis and crisis intervention. 2. Identity community resources for crisis support. 3. Use crisis intervention counseling concepts and skills. 4. Identify At Risk Clients. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the steps in crisis intervention counseling. 6. Identify crisis categories.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: This is a lecture-discussion class. Attendance is important and will be taken at each class. The student is expected to have read the text before each class in order to participate in the group discussions. The course is designed for learning through group interaction as well as from material from the text. Lecture may be supplemented with videos or guest speakers as appropriate.
The first absence is tolerated. The second and third absence must be made up with a five (5) page outline on the missed text chapters to be turned in at the next class period. Three missed absences in a row, or five total absences will result in the student being dropped from the course. There will be 1 point taken off for each class missed. Three or more absences will result in a lower grade regardless of points earned on assignments. Frequent late arrivals, early departures, leaving at break, will result in a lower grade or being withdrawn from class. GRADING POLICY: Each student is expected to do the work required or to withdraw. Grades are determined by points earned.
A: Honors - Comprehensive mastery of the required work 92 - 100 points B: High level of performance - 82 - 91 points C: Satisfactory Performance - 72 - 81 points D: Lowest passing grade - 62 - 71 points F: Failure - 0 - 61 points
MSC and UAA's Policy on an Incomplete Grade Incompletes may be granted at the discretion of the instructor only if the student has a C average and is able to demonstrate extenuating circumstances.
QUIZZES 60 points There will be 3 quizzes. Quizzes are take-home, due at the beginning of class. There will be 20 points possible for each quiz. Quizzes will be discussed in class after grading. Penalty for a quiz handed in late, regardless of reason, is ten (10) points taken off.
RESEARCH PAPER 25 points The student may write on any topic of interest related to the field of crisis intervention. An "A" student should be able to demonstrate excellence both in knowledge of the topic and ability to communicate the content well. The paper must be typed, double spaced, and documented, using the APA style of documentation. A minimum of five (5) books and/or scholarly journals are to be used for reference materials. At least two of the references must be within the past five years. The paper may not be redone after grading. Any paper turned in late, regardless of reason, will be penalized 10 points. University policy for plagiarism is dismissal. The paper should be a minimum of 10 pages, not including outline, bibliography, notes, charts, etc.
Typed topic/thesis statement = 2 1/2 points Typed outline and bibliography = 2 1/2 points Final paper = 20 points
The paper itself should be a minimum of 10 pages (does not include outline, bibliography, end notes, chars, etc.). The topic/thesis statement, outline, and bibliography must be turned in on the date specified AND must be included with your final paper.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE 15 points The student is to choose a topical newspaper story dealing with a crisis situation and write a critique of the situation concerning how it was handled, how it could have been dealt with in other ways. The critque is to be typed, double spaced and approximately five (5) pages in length. The situation may be any of the topics covered in the text.
CHEATING Cheating is not tolerated at Matanuska-Susitna College. It constitutes grounds for dismissal from the University. Cheating is defined as any means by which a student uses unauthorized assistance to prepare materials submitted as his/her own.
Refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” section of the MSC Bulletin for student etiquette in the classroom, and to the MSC Bulletin for policies in general.
If you need disability related accommodations, notify Student Support Services 745-9762. Learning Resources Center is also available for your assistance 745-9706.
Students are responsible for following rules and regulations in the Matanuska-Susitna Catalog, the University of Alaska Anchorage Catalog, and the Student Handbook.
HUMS A461 Crisis Intervention Tentative Schedule (may be changed)
Class 1 Chapter 1 Approaching Crisis Intervention
Class 2 Chapter 2 Basic Crisis Intervention Skills
Class 3 Chapter 3 Crisis Case Handling
Class 4 Chapter 4 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Class 5 Chapter 5 Crisis of Lethality QUIZ 1 DUE
Class 6 Chapter 6 Sexual Assault TOPIC & THESIS STATEMENT DUE
Class 7 Chapter 7 Partner Violence
Class 8 Chapter 8 Chemical Dependency: Crisis of Addiction
Class 9 Chapter 9 Personal Loss: Bereavement and Grief
Class 10 Chapter 10 Violent Behavior in Institutions QUIZ 2 DUE OUTLINE & BIBLIOGRAPHY DUE
Class 11 Chapter 11 Crisis in Schools ARTICLE CRITIQUE DUE
Class 12 Chapter 12 Hostage Crises/Negotiotion
Class 13 Chapter 13 Human Service Workers In Crisis: Burnout,Vicarious Traumatization & Compassion Fatigue RESEARCH PAPER DUE
Class 14 Chapter 14 Ecosystemic Crisis Intervention and the Multicultural Imperative QUIZ 3 DUE
Class 15 Chapter 15 Off the Couch and Into the Streets |