PSY 385 - Issues in Alcohol And Drug Treatment

Institution:

Alverno College

Subject:

Description:

Prereq. BSC 215; PSY 250; concurrent registration in INTERN 383 - This course is designed to meet some of the critical requirements for certification in substance abuse counseling. The student applies various theoretical perspectives to form the foundation for coherent approaches to understanding, identifying, and facilitating changes in behavior and thinking relat- ed to substance abuse. She analyzes and applies regulations and ethical guidelines as guides for her practice as a substance abuse counselor in training. She integrates her knowledge of service systems to make appropriate referrals for clients and their families. This course is taken concurrently with an internship at a designated Alcohol and Drug Addiction (AODA) treatment site with a supervisor who is certified as a substance abuse counselor.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alverno.edu

Phone Number:

(414) 382-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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