HSERV 282 - 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.

Notes: Was HSERV 244 previous to Fall 2010.
Class Hours: 3
Corequisite: HSERV 283 Addiction Field Experience 3.
Prerequisites: Written permission from the Curriculum Chair, AND (1) A “C” or better in one of the following: HSERV 180 Psychosocial Issues in Addiction; HSERV 181 Ethics in Addiction Counseling; HSERV 182 Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and the Family; 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.