HSCD 400 Best Practices in Drug and Alcohol Counseling

This course's goal is to improve outcomes in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling by linking scientific research to treatment practice. As such, the course explores current best practices in alcohol and drug counseling, such as transtheoretical stages of change, motivational enhancement techniques, and so on. The student also selects, researches, and completes a study project, which explores an evidence-based approach to alcohol and drug counseling, in depth. Counseling skills are practiced in this course.

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Prerequisite: At least 24 credits of Alcohol and Drug Counseling Courses. Note: Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory unless approved beforehand by the instructor.