Substance Abuse Counseling Minor
Program Description
The minor in substance abuse counseling focuses on developing the basic competencies associated with helping people recover from substance use disorders. Courses provide students with content knowledge of the bio-psychosocial factors relevant for providing counseling to alcohol and substance abuse clients. Theories regarding etiology and the treatment and relapse process, and development of skills needed to provide individual and group counseling for addicted populations are also included in the courses in this minor.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 204 | Fundamentals of Drug Abuse | 3 |
| SOWK 250 | Social Work Practicum | 3 |
| SOWK 292 | Substance Abuse Prev/Treatmnt | 3 |
| SOWK 341 | Addiction | 3 |
| PSYC 201 | Comm Skills in Counseling | 3 |
| PSYC 240 | Behavior Management | 3 |
| PSYC 396 | Tests and Measurements 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 291 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| or PSYC 391 | Family Therapy | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Abnormal Psychology 2 | ||
| Deviance 2 | ||
| Total Hours | 27 | |