L.MHC 536 - Foundations of Addictions

Credits: 3

This course is focused on professional issues related to providing addictions counseling in a multicultural society. Students will learn the history and development of addictions counseling. Foundational aspects of addictions counseling will be covered, including roles and settings of work; professional organizations, preparation standards, and credentials for addictions counseling; and record keeping, reimbursement, and other practice and management considerations. Students will have an introduction to cultural factors that are related to addiction, as well as culturally and developmentally relevant education programs. Finally, legal and ethical considerations will be addressed.

Prerequisite: L.MHC 535; Graduate Student
Co-requisite: None