This class meets June 29 - July 3 and July 6 - July 10.

Shoshana Kerewsky is a trainer for the American Psychological Association's HIV Office for Psychology Education. She is a licensed psychologist. She teaches in the UO College of Education, has a small private psychotherapy practice, and provides psycho-educational group meetings for patients with diabetes at Volunteers in Medicine. In her free time, she is developing counselor training materials based on Harry Potter, including the psycho-pharmacology of dementor attacks so that she can assist victims who are allergic to chocolate.

Syllabus subject to change.

This 1 credit course meets February 6, 2009- February 7, 2009.  There will be no final exam but a final project will be turned in on the last day of class.  This course will trace the history and development of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and Prevention Counseling, as well as, introductory information on Hepatitis, STD's and Tuberculosis.  Students will become familiar with and gain an understanding of evidence based counseling practices.  Students will apply their knowledge in practice through a series of interactive group activities and role plays.  These will be frequent and crucial for students to work toward developing proficiency in counseling these populations.  There will be discussion of the various settings where this counseling may take place.  Students will learn about universal precautions, confidentiality and other legal issues involved in working with this population.  Local HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and other STI referral services will be reviewed.  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is an unmatched repository of research used in this course, including HIV Prevention in the Third Decade, Revised Guidelines for HIV Counseling, Testing and Referral; Project Respect Brief Counseling Intervention Manual, Respect ?2, HIV Statistics and Surveillance and Research,The HIV/AIDS Prevention Research Synthesis Project,The Role of STD Testing and Treatment in HIV Prevention, The National Prevention Information Network Viral Hepatitis and other CDC projects.  The National Institute of Drug Abuse also provides research, most notably Principles of HIV Prevention in Drug-Using Populations: A Research Based Guide.  Among other resources is the Oregon Department of Human Services- Public Health Division.  For further information students are encouraged to utilize these resources.

90% - 100% = A
Exceptional; significantly exceeds the highest standards in all aspects o the course
80% - 89% = B
Very good, maintains high standards in most assignments and active class participation
70% - 79%  = C
Meets basic standards of the course. Overall contribution to class is positive
60% - 69% = D
Deficient in several ways. Only minimally acceptable; lowest passing grade
59% or less = F
Failing; very poor performance

All assignments must be completed at a level of 77% or higher to pass the course. When this criterion is met, a course grade will be calculated and reported.

1. Participation (includes in-class role playing). (50%)

2. Write a critical self-evaluation paper on countertransference as described in class. Due at 4:00 PM on Monday, 7/28/08 (20%).

3. Complete a counseling/intervention assignment based on a video assignment. In class (15%).

4. Take an online, open note comprehension survey to assess and consolidate learning. Due electronically by August 11, 2008. (15%).

Mandatory attendance for all class sessions.

Use of Personal Technology & Literature:

• Laptops may ONLY be used in class for the purpose of note taking. Web surfing, games, instant messaging, email, and working on homework for other classes tends to be distracting to others and is prohibited during class time. If you find you must do otherwise, please excuse yourself for the remainder of the class time. However, you will not earn participation points for that day.
• Non-course materials - Magazines, books, newspapers and other literature, including homework from other classes, may be a distraction for others in class and is therefore prohibited. Please save these activities for time other than in class.
• Music/Video player use during class is strictly prohibited. This is a definite distraction for others.
• Cell phones are to be silenced and not used during class time. This includes sending or receiving calls or use of text messaging. If you find you need to use your cell phone, please excuse yourself for the remainder of the class time. However, you will not earn participation points for that day.