COUN 211 - Principles and Practices of Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This course introduces students to issues related to the etiology, assessment, and treatment of substance use. Key concepts related to the classification of substance use disorders, and necessary screening tools and assessment skills that counselors utilize during the initial clinical interview will be reviewed. Counseling skills, approaches, and interventions for substance use disorders that match individual client needs will be addressed. The interface between substance use disorders and psychopathology is closely examined. Through lectures, readings, class discussions, experiential activities, and various media, students will be able to widen the scope of their understanding and application of empirically-supported approaches to prevention and treatment.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Matriculation in counseling program or permission of program director. (Formerly Principles and Practices of Addiction Counseling.)
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