Addiction Counseling Concentration Courses
Biological Bases of Abnormal Behavior
Examination of current and classic research linking biological factors to deviation of human development and behavior from what is considered to be the norm. Includes the impact of revolution in neuroscience on the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormal behavior.
Psychopharmacology and Addiction Counseling
Study of the pharmacology of drug abuse/addiction concerns with additional examination of the use of medication in treatment interventions.
Co-Occurring Disorders
Examines the current research on psychopathology and co-occurring disorders to include relapse and recovery, and how they impact addiction counseling.
Fundamentals of Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation
Introductory course presenting an integrated view of effects on personality development of childhood trauma, abuse and deprivation. Therapeutic interventions examined.
Addiction Counseling in Family Systems
Examines addiction in the context of the family system, including relapse and recovery. Emphasis on family systems theories and techniques of addiction counseling.
Master of Arts in Counseling Required Courses
Graduate Counseling Seminar in Clinical Foundations
Provides an overview addressing necessary foundations in the content areas of abnormal psychology,
developmental psychology, and theories of personality. Introduction to APA style and format.
Counseling Theories
Examination of theories of personality development and therapeutic processes. Consideration of techniques for counseling applications and professional consultation.
Social/Cultural Concerns in Counseling
Study of social, cultural and gender differences and issues related to counseling clients with various backgrounds, beliefs and concerns. Includes multicultural counseling techniques.
Counseling and the Helping Professions
Examines counseling process, instruction and practice in communication skills in counseling, history, development and practice of counseling as a profession, and how and where counseling is provided.
Human Growth and Development
Examination of psychological, social, intellectual, and physical influences on the development of personality and behavior patterns in children, adolescents and adults.
Group Counseling and Dynamics
Theories of group counseling. Includes techniques of observation, assessment and leadership in therapeutic groups.
Methods and Models of Research
Examination of models of research and application of scientific methods to investigate, analyze, and develop solutions relative to current issues in the field.
Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling
Study of ethical, legal and professional concerns in the practice of counseling.
Psychological Testing
Examines use of standardized tests to study individuals, including test development, selection, administration and interpretation. Includes educational and mental health applications.
Life Planning and Career Development
Focus on theory, research, techniques and tools used in life planning, transitions and career development.
Theory/Techniques in Marriage and Family Counseling
Examination of traditional and contemporary theories of family systems and approaches to marriage and family counseling.
Advanced Psychodiagnostic and Treatment Planning
As a preparation for Clinical Internship, students will expand their knowledge of the multi-axial system, DSM-5 diagnostic categories, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning. Emphasis will also be placed on the clinical interview and other initial assessment techniques, as well as skills critical to selecting and evaluating treatment options.
Intro to Substance Addictions and Related Disorders
Introduction to patterns, causes, assessment and treatment of substance abuse and other addictive disorders. Student begins preparation of required portfolio.
Internship
900 hours and seven semesters.