ADS 106 - Counseling Interventions

Credits: 3

Advisory: ENGL C1000
Description: Introduces the foundation concepts, theory and application of Individual Counseling within the field of alcohol and drug studies. Specifically addresses concepts of field work providing services to special populations. Included topics are the dynamics of the helping relationship, analysis and implications of common characteristics of substance dependent individuals, demonstrations and practice of assessments, and interviewing and referral techniques.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Provide examples of Individual Counseling interventions techniques and how to implement them in field work.
Identify Ethical, Legal, and Professional issues.
Describe Professional Readiness, Clinical Evaluation, and Treatment Planning.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3