UCO LaDonna McCune, Ed.D.

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Associate Professor

lmccune@uco.edu (405) 974-5538 Sociology, Gerontology, and Substance Abuse Studies LAN 203D , Box 167

About

LaDonna McCune's educational background includes degrees in liberal arts, sociology (with an option in chemical dependency), criminal justice management and administration and a doctorate in higher education administration with a minor in sociology. She is a licensed alcohol/drug counselor (LADC) and an Oklahoma board approved supervisor. Additionally, she is a nationally certified gambling counselor (NCGC-II). She has experience as a facilitator for the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative and Kay County, Oklahoma’s Co-Parenting through Divorce. McCune is trained in the National Organization for Victims Assistance (NOVA) and suicide prevention (QPR) curriculum. She also has experience as an Alcohol/Drug Substance Abuse Course (ADSAC) facilitator. McCune worked as a counselor for 23 years in both outpatient and inpatient facilities as a substance abuse counselor, gambling counselor and a youth and family counselor. Her interest lies in the dynamics of individuals and families dealing with substance abuse and compulsive gambling.

Classes Taught

Introduction to Substance Abuse Studies
Substance Abuse in Special Populations
Advanced Group Dynamics
Family Systems Theory
Advanced Human Development Substance Abuse
Advanced Family Counseling Co-Occurring Disorders
The Addictive Process
Compulsive Gamblin
Cultural Sensitivity in Addiction Treatment
Professional Principles in Substance Abuse Counseling
Freshmen Orientation
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduction to Corrections
Criminal Law
Advanced Criminal Justice Organizations
Probation & Parole
Corrections Internship
Correctional Counseling
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Psychology
Personal & Social Development
Juvenile Delinquency

Research, Published Work, and Scholarly Activities

McCune, L. (2005) A Qualitative Study of Community College Faculty Defined Through the Lens of Sociological Theories Related to Professionalism and De-Professionalism, Oklahoma State University

McCune, L. Killian, J. K. & Montoya, B. (Oct/Nov 2016) Advanced Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Grant

Killian, J. K., McCune, L., Montoya, B. (Oct//Nov 2016) Adolescent Neurology: Structures and Functions of Addiction Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Grant

Montoya, B., Killian, J. K., McCune, L. (Oct/Nov, 2016) Adolescent Substance Abuse Education for Para-Professionals and Parents Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Grant

McCune, L. (January 7-8, 2017) Gambling and other Addictions Treatment Curricula Development Seoul Cyber University Seoul, South Korea

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