447-448 M.A. Practicum Seminar in Substance Abuse Counseling I-II

Prerequisite: Concurrent with Practica (445& 446). This course is designed to develop alcohol and other drug counseling skills concurrent with practicum field experiences. A group supervision model provides the student with the opportunity to apply previously learned concepts while working in an outside field experience. Emphasis is on written and oral case presentations in the areas of counseling skills, intake assessment, treatment planning and case management. Students are expected to recognize professional and legal considerations relevant to ethics, confidentiality, working with referral sources, special populations, treatment options, and models of alcohol and drug counseling. (1 credit each)