HSERV 244 - Addiction Counseling Models

3 credits

This course integrates knowledge and skills with practice. It provides theoretical understanding and practice skills in a variety of models used in addiction counseling (12 Step Facilitation, Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Enhancement, etc.) This 3-credit course provides 45 of the 350 classroom contact hours in alcoholism, and substance abuse required by the NYS OASAS for CASAC eligibility.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: Written permission from the Curriculum Chair, AND (1) A “C” or better in one of the following: Alcohol, Substance Abuse & the Family; Psychosocial Issues in Addiction; Ethics in Addiction Counseling; OR (2) One year of supervisor documented full-time client counseling experience in an OASAS approved Addiction Treatment agency or equivalent OR (3) Associate, Bachelor?s or Graduate degree in a Human Services area recognized by OASAS.Corequisite: HSERV 245 Addiction Field III.