Project 1

Program Outcome One: Critical Thinking

Competency 1.1 Apply critical and creative thinking skills, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes. Competency 1.2 Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims.

Program Outcome Two: Research

Competency 2.1 Apply basic research methods, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation to become informed consumers of research. Competency 2.2 Access and select appropriate information from a variety of print and electronic sources and apply them responsibly to written and oral presentations.

Program Outcome Three: Oral and Written Communication Skills Competency 3.1 Demonstrate proficiency in presenting psychological concepts orally for various purposes using technology when appropriate.

Competency 3.2 Present psychological information in writing, using technology, style, and professional conventions as appropriate to the audience.

Program Outcome Four: Values

Competency 4.1 Justify the necessity of ethical behavior in the science and practice of psychology.

Competency 4.2 Analyze the complex variations in populations and contexts as related to psychological explanations, and evaluate the importance of diversity in the practice of psychology.

Program Outcome Five: Knowledge Base of Psychology Competency 5.1 Explain and analyze major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.

Program Outcome Six: Application of Psychology

Competency 6.1 Apply psychological principles to examine and analyze personal, social, and organizational issues.

Program Outcome Seven: Interpersonal Effectiveness Competency 7.1 Justify the importance of effective communication skills in developing strong interpersonal and organizational relationships that are culturally sensitive and respectful of diversity.

Competency 7.2 Solicit and utilize feedback to develop adaptable strategies of facilitating dynamic interpersonal and organizational relationships.

Course Objectives

BA PSY Program Outcomes

BALA Program Outcomes

1. Examine abuse, dependence, and addiction in the context of a family system.

5.1

2

2. Explain how substance abuse affects the dynamic of the family, the marriage, and family cohesion and their ability to develop healthy social relationships.

5.1, 6.1

1, 2

3. Examine the cultural taboos associated with substance abuse and the effect of that social stigma on the family.

4.2, 6.1

2, 3, 6

4. Analyze the concept of codependence and explain its relevance to relationships within the family where substance abuse is present.

1.1, 5.1, 6.1

2, 5

5. Critically evaluate family systems models and evidence based models of family treatment.

1.1, 1.2

2, 5

CO_O - Oral Communication: Present concepts orally for various purposes using technology when appropriate.

3.1

1

CO_W - Written Communication: Present information in writing, using technology, style, and professional conventions as appropriate to the audience

3.2

1

Topics

Academic Resources

Learning Activities and Assessments

1

· Substance Abuse and Substance Dependence

· Common Substances Used

· Substance Abuse in the Family

· Fields

· Chapter 3: Drug Specific Information

· Chapter 4: Definitions of Substance Abuse, Dependence, and Addiction

2

· Family as a System

· Family Structure and Development

· Disruptions in the Family System

· Fields

· Chapter 5: Substance Abuse and Family Systems

· Chapter 6: Parenting: Impact on Alcohol/Drug Use and Abuse

3

· Codependency

· Common Roles in Family Systems

· Adult Children of Alcoholics

· Fields

· Chapter 7: Growing Up in an Alcoholic Family System

LASA 1 (200 pts)

4

· Critical Issues

· Child Abuse

· Domestic Violence

· Divorce

· Adolescent Substance Abuse

· Impact on Marriage

· Impact on Family Cohesion

· Transgenerational Prevention

· Review Fields Chapters 6 and 7

· Kaufman, E. (2010). Tip 39, Substance abuse treatment and family therapy. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Bookshelf ID: NBK14505 Retrieved February 14, 2011 from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK14505/

· Chapter 2: Impact of Substance Abuse on Families

· Chapter 5: Specific Populations

· In the Argosy Online Library, read the article:

· Bailey, J. A., Hill, K. G., Oesterle, S. & Hawkins, J. D. (2006). Linking Substance Use and Problem Behavior Across Three Generations. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 34 (3), 273-292.

5

· Treatment: The Abuser

· Alcoholics Anonymous

· Transactional Analysis

· Treatment: The Spouse and Children

· Family Systems Therapy

· Multicultural Issues

· Fields

· Chapter 9: Change, Motivation and Intervention for Substance-Abuse Problems

· Chapter 11: Alcohol/Drug Recovery Treatment and Relapse Prevention

· Brochures from http://www.aa.org/lang/en/catalog.cfm?origpage=198&product=4

· This is A.A.

· A Brief Guide to Alcoholics Anonymous

· A.A. At A Glance

· Information on Alcoholics Anonymous

· Problems other than Alcohol

· English, F. A (n.d.). A summary of transactional analysis concepts I use . Excerpt from: “How Did You Become a Transactional Analyst?“ Transactional Analysis Journal, 35 (1) Jan 2005. Retrieved February 14, 2011 from http://www.itaa-net.org/ta/TASummary.htm

· The International Transactional Analysis Association. (n.d.). A summary of transactional analysis key ideas . ITAA. Retrieved February 14, 2011 from http://www.itaa-net.org/ta/keyideas.htm

· Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). Engaging the community for mental health recovery’s multicultural resources [PowerPoint Slides: Retrieved February 14, 2011 from http://www.stopstigma.samhsa.gov/archtelpdf/EngagingCommunitywithCMHRMulticulturalResources_508_FINAL.pdf]

LASA 2 (300 pts)

Assignment 

Points

Module 1

Introduction DQ- non graded

Discussion Assignment(s)

Graded weekly assignment(s)

0

40

100

Module 2

Discussion Assignment(s)

Graded weekly assignment(s)

40

100

Module 3

Discussion Assignment(s)

LASA 1

40

200

Module 4

Discussion Assignment(s)

Graded weekly assignment(s)

40

100

Module 5

Discussion Assignment(s)

LASA 2 – Due on Day 3 of Week 5 to allow adequate time for incomplete requests and grading.

             40

300

 TOTAL

1000

Assignment

Program Outcomes

Course Objectives

Assessment Type (e.g. discussion, PowerPoint, lit review, case studies, etc.)

Scoring Tool

(e.g rubric, grading criteria etc.)

LASA 1: In a Relationship with a Substance Abuser

BAPSY: 1.1,3.2, 5.1, 6.1

BALA: 1, 2, 5

CO: 1, 2, 4, CO_W

Case Study Analysis

Rubric

LASA 2: Treating the Substance Abuser and his Family

BAPSY: 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1

BALA: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6

CO: 2, 3, 4, 5, CO_O

Power Point Presentation

Rubric

Explain three codependent characteristics examples and provide reasons for selecting those characteristics. (CO1, CO4)

20

Explain how these three codependent characteristics apply specifically to the character of the husband. (CO1, CO4)

36

Evaluate how each codependent characteristic is detrimental to the subject's ability to establish and maintain healthy relationships.

(CO2)

40

Analyze how each codependent behavior has evolved within a substance abuse environment. (CO1, CO4)

40

Recommend at least two strategies for breaking codependent behavior in a substance abuse environment. (CO1, CO4)

20

Organization

Introduction

Thesis

Transitions

Conclusion

CO_W

12

Usage and Mechanics

Grammar

Spelling

Sentence structure

CO_W

12

APA Elements

Attribution

Paraphrasing

Quotations

CO_W

16

Style

Audience

Word Choice

CO_W

4

Total Score

200

Unsatisfactory

Emerging

Proficient

Exemplary

Explain three codependent characteristics examples and provide reasons for selecting those characteristics. (CO1, CO4)

Explanation of codependent characteristics is incomplete, unclear and incorrect. Reasons for selecting those characteristics are unclear.

Explanation of codependent characteristics is somewhat inaccurate or unclear. Reasons for selecting those characteristics are provided but lack substance.

Explanation of three codependent characteristics is clear and accurate. Reasons for selecting those characteristics is are clear and complete.

Explanation of more than three codependent characteristics is clear and comprehensive. Reasons for selecting those characteristics are insightful and clear.

Explain how these three codependent characteristics apply specifically to the character of the husband. (CO1, CO4)

Explanation of how the three codependent characteristics apply to the character is incomplete, unclear and incorrect.

Explanation of how the three codependent characteristics apply to the character is somewhat inaccurate or unclear.

Explanation of how the three codependent characteristics apply to the character is clear, complete and accurate, and uses examples from the film.

Explanation of how the three codependent characteristics apply to the character is comprehensive and insightful and draws on several examples from the film.

Evaluate how each codependent characteristic is detrimental to the subject's ability to establish and maintain healthy relationships. (CO2)

Evaluation of how each codependent characteristic is detrimental to the subject's ability to establish and maintain healthy relationships is incomplete, unclear and inaccurate.

Evaluation of how each codependent characteristic is detrimental to the subject's ability to establish and maintain healthy relationships is somewhat inaccurate, unclear, or lacks substance.

Evaluation of how each codependent characteristic is detrimental to the subject's ability to establish and maintain healthy relationships is clear, complete and accurate, and uses examples from the film.

Evaluation of how each codependent characteristic is detrimental to the subject's ability to establish and maintain healthy relationships is comprehensive and insightful and draws on several examples from the film.

Analyze how each codependent behavior has evolved within a substance abuse environment. (CO1, CO4)

Analysis of how each codependent behavior has evolved within a substance abuse environment is incomplete, unclear and inaccurate.

Analysis of how each codependent behavior has evolved within a substance abuse environment is somewhat inaccurate, unclear, or lacks substance.

Analysis of how each codependent behavior has evolved within a substance abuse environment is clear, complete and accurate, and uses examples from the film.

Analysis of how each codependent behavior has evolved within a substance abuse environment is comprehensive and insightful and draws on several examples from the film.

Recommend at least two strategies for breaking codependent behavior in a substance abuse environment. (CO1, CO4)

Recommendations of two or less strategies for breaking codependent behavior are unclear, incomplete and inaccurate. In addition, it is not based on sound research.

Recommendations of two strategies for breaking codependent behavior are somewhat inaccurate, unclear, or lack substance. Connection to the research article is vague or inaccurate.

Recommendations of two strategies for breaking codependent behavior are clear, complete and accurate. In addition, they are clearly based on sound research.

Recommendations of more than two strategies for breaking codependent behavior are comprehensive and insightful and demonstrate superior mastery of the research reviewed.

Writing Components (20 % of LASA grade)

Organization

Introduction

Thesis

Transitions

Conclusion

CO_W

Introduction is limited or missing entirely.

The paper lacks a thesis statement.

Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.

Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.

Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.

The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to be inferred.

Transitions are sporadic.

Conclusion is present, but incomplete or underdeveloped.

Introduction has a clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic.

The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis statement.

Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.

Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.

Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic.

The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis.

Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate.

Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.

Usage and Mechanics

Grammar

Spelling

Sentence structure

CO_W

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.

Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics. Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

APA Elements

Attribution

Paraphrasing

Quotations

CO_W

No attempt at APA format.

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present.

Style

Audience

Word Choice

CO_W

Writing often slips into first and/or second person.

Word choice is consistently inaccurate, unclear, or inappropriate for the audience.

Writing sometimes slips into first and/or second person.

Word choice is sometimes inaccurate, unclear, or inappropriate for the audience.

Writing remains in third person throughout writing.

Word choice is accurate, clear and appropriate for the audience.

Writing remains professional in third person throughout writing.

Word choice is precise, appropriate for the audience, and memorable.