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104 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
112
GROUP COUNSELING AND THE
THERAPEUTIC PROCESS
3.0 Units
ADST 112 is an introduction to the dynamics
of group interaction and the facilitator func-
tions of the counselor. The course emphasizes
group process and management in the “here
and now” as a method of bringing about
behavioral change. The course includes a
strong experiential component as all students
participate as both members and facilitators
in group process throughout the semester.
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ADST 101 and
103. Recommended Preparation: PSYCH
101. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU
114
TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS
WITH DIVERSE POPULATIONS
3.0 Units
ADST 114 examines the degree to which
ethnicity, cultural factors, and sexual identity internships in which the student is assigned
can contribute to the misuse of alcohol and
other drugs. Discussions include various
ethnic populations as well as gender, sexual
orientation, and life span issues related to
substance use and abuse. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: ADST 101 and 103. Recom-
mended Preparation: PSYCH 104 or ETH S
121. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU
119
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND CO-
OCCURRING DISORDERS
3.0 Units
ADST 119 assists the student to better under-
stand and interact with clients with various
mental health disorders that complicate
coexisting substance abuse problems. It
includes personality and mood disorders and
various other pathologies, as well as organic
brain disorder and their synergistic effect
with alcohol and other drugs. The course
also covers the diagnostic, therapeutic, and
recovery phases for these clients. Lecture 3
hours. Prerequisite: ADST 105 or equiva-
lent (ADST 105 may be taken concurrently).
Recommended Preparation: PSYCH 115.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
150
SELF-HELP GROUPS AND
RECOVERY
2.0 Units
ADST 150 provides students with an oppor-
tunity to observe and evaluate Alcoholics
Anonymous and several other self-help
groups involved in the treatment of alcohol/
drug dependency and related disorders.
Alcoholics Anonymous is studied as the
foundation or blueprint for emerging self-
help groups. The ‘Twelve Steps’ of recovery
from Alcoholics Anonymous are studied
from both a psychological and self-help
perspective. Lecture 2 hours. Prerequisite:
ADST 101 and ADST 103. Recommended
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or
ESL 151.
152
INTERNSHIP I
3.0 Units
ADST 152 is one of two semester-length
to an alcohol/drug related treatment
program or agency to acquire work experi-
ence. The student functions under agency
supervision to gain case management expe-
rience which may include working with
individuals, couples, and/or families, as well
as groups. The course explores the extent
to which knowledge of personal family
history impacts counselor competencies
and relationships with agencies and clients.
Internship experiences are explored as they
relate to lecture content. The internship hours have attended schools where ASL was the
apply to the additional hours required for
state/national credentialing. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: ADST 110 and 112 or equiva-
lent. Corequisite ADST 50 (1 Unit). Course
Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU
153
INTERNSHIP II
3.0 Units
ADST 153 is one of two semester-length
internships in which the student is assigned
to an alcohol/drug related program or
agency. The student functions under agency
supervision to gain case management experi-
ence which may include working with indi-
viduals, couples, and/or families, as well as
groups. Course theory focuses on legal and
ethical issues, including relationships with
clients, colleagues, and agencies. Internship
experiences are explored as they relate to
lecture content. The internship hours apply
to the additional hours required for state/
national credentialing. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: ADST 110 and 112 or equiva-
lent. Corequisite ADST 50 (1 Unit). Typically
Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU
154
SELF-HELP GROUPS, RECOVERY &
COMMUNITY NETWORKING
4.0 Units
ADST 154 provides students with an
opportunity to attend, observe and evaluate
Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcot-
ics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous
and other self-help groups involved in the
treatment of alcohol/drug dependency and
related disorders. Alcoholics Anonymous is
studied as the foundation and blueprint for
other well utilized self-help groups. The class
provides an opportunity for the student to
survey and analyze a variety of resources
in the community involved in the treatment
of alcohol and drug dependency. In analyz-
ing the facilities, students examine policies
and procedures as well as employment
opportunities and expectations regarding
services. Lecture 4 hours. Recommended
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL
151. Prerequisite: ADST 103 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Summer. Transfer
Credit: CSU
AMERICAN SIGN
LANGUAGE
101
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I
4.0 Units
ASL 101 is an introductory course that
provides instruction on deafness, deaf
culture, and the language used by the deaf
community. Note: This course not intended
for students with proficiency in ASL or who
language of instruction. Lecture 4.5 hour.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically
Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC
102
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II
4.0 Units
ASL 102 is designed to provide a continua-
tion of the introductory course. The major
focus of this course is to develop students’
American Sign Language vocabulary and
comprehension of signed material. Lecture
4.5 hour. Prerequisite: ASL 101 or equiva-
lent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC