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EXAMINATIONS: There is one (1) Final exam. Grades are based on completion of assignments, activities, and final exam.

GRADING: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

90-100%    = A
80-89%      = B
70-79%      = C
Below 70% = Fail

GRADING COMPOSITION:

2 Activities                                20%
Self evaluation                          10%
2 Assignments                           20%
Discovery & Intention Statement 10%
Final Exam                                40%

TOTAL 100%

COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I am available as a teacher, coach, and mentor to assist you in meeting your goals for this course. Primarily, communication is through email. However, I am also available for conversation by telephone if you would like. Our classroom for this course has a "chat" room. I am also very willing to meet with you one-on-one in the chat room at your request. From time to time, depending on how many students are enrolled in this course at a particular time, we will have some scheduled group chats. You will receive more detailed information at the time such chat sessions are scheduled. Please keep my email address handy so that you can contact me whenever necessary. Upon registration, you will receive my email address. If at any time during this course you change your email address, please be sure to notify me right away.

GOALS: The aim of education about Multicultural Counseling in Chemical Dependency is to have a formation of cross-cultural knowledge and understanding. The goal is to know that our actions are appropriate for the target culture and reflects a respect for and appreciation of its norms, values and beliefs. Integrating multicultural and life span considerations is crucial to counseling effectiveness.

METHODS: Readings from textbook, professional books and journals. Self-awareness/exploration activities.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Discuss several treatment frameworks for working with culturally diverse groups.
2). Identify the social, political, cultural and environmental influence on the use and misuse of alcohol and drugs in distinct populations.
3). Understand the myths, stereotypes, and stigma associated with each group and its implications for the recovery process.
4). Define the specific core issues, challenges and factors associated with each group that will lead to culturally sensitive interventions.
5). Discuss issues sometimes noted as 'resistance to treatment' in a manner that demonstrates cultural awareness (i.e., verbal and nonverbal behaviors, barriers to treatment, etc.).
6). Identify their own culture and values, and assess how one's own identity contrasts and interacts with those different from oneself.
7). Understand the process of becoming culturally competent and identify areas of needed personal growth.

COURSE OUTLINE:

1). Introduction.
2). Historical and Theoretical Considerations: Implications for Multiculturalism in Substance Abuse Services.
3). Problems of Definition.
4). African American Perspective.
5). Asian American Perspective.
6). European American Perspective.
7). The Latino Perspective.
8). Native American Perspective.
9). Drug-Free Schools: A Multicultural Education Approach.
10). Multicultural Model for Program Evaluation.
11). The Role of Leadership in the Substance Abuse Field.
12). Goals and Objectives of Multicultural Framework in Alcohol and Drugs.

INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this program, you may contact the instructor at kenigstein@aol.com.