COU 6385 - Substance Abuse Counseling

This course is a graduate-level introduction to the field of substance abuse counseling. The course is designed to help the student understand the etiology of substance use, to facilitate the development of addiction counseling competencies, and to increase the student’s level of confidence relative to providing substance abuse evaluation, education and treatment. Emphasis will be placed on developing and practicing substance abuse counseling skills.

Prerequisite(s): COU 6345, COU 6380

Credits: 3

General Education Designation MS in Counseling