| Course description: | Designed to provide counselors in training with an overview of the addictive process and the practice of addiction counseling. Models of addiction along with professional issues in Addiction Counseling, Co-occurring disorders, such as process addiction and mental illnesses will be addressed. Students will develop conceptual knowledge, practical skills and self-awareness concerning the etiology of addiction and its impact across the life-span. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of addiction with diversity and advocacy issues also being explored. Prerequisites: COUN 501, 502, 533, 544. (Even F, Odd SU) |
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