Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
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populations, the economically disadvantaged, the oppressed, veterans, children<br />
and adolescents, women, and HIV-positive clients are discussed.<br />
437 Treatment <strong>of</strong> Addictive Disorders 3 Credits<br />
Prerequisite: 438. This course will focus on the core functions <strong>of</strong> the alcohol and<br />
other drug counselor. Clinical concepts, terminology, and treatment modalities<br />
including group, individual, couple, and family counseling techniques are<br />
reviewed. The importance <strong>of</strong> the clinical continuum <strong>of</strong> care is discussed with<br />
additional emphasis on prevention, intervention, treatment and aftercare. Other<br />
topics relevant to the ATOD counselor from the treatment perspective, ethical<br />
practices, and legal aspects are presented.<br />
438 Introduction to Addictive Disorders 3 Credits<br />
This course is designed to provide an introduction to alcoholism, substance<br />
abuse, and other addictive disorders. Included is an overview <strong>of</strong> the information<br />
needed to assess along with the treatment models <strong>of</strong> addictive disorders, and<br />
provide the tool to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms <strong>of</strong> substance<br />
use, misuse, abuse, dependence, dual disorders, and the mentally ill substance<br />
abusers (MISA). The understanding <strong>of</strong> the basic pharmacological, physiological,<br />
and medical aspects <strong>of</strong> chemical dependence will be included along with the<br />
historic development <strong>of</strong> alcohol and other drug usage, self help groups, and<br />
treatment delivery systems.<br />
445-446 Practicum in Substance Abuse Counseling I-II 1 Credit per term<br />
Prerequisites: 611-613 or M.A. program practicum 506-507 or 480-481 or 587<br />
+ 590 or 664-665, Approval <strong>of</strong> Program Coordinator and Direct <strong>of</strong> Training and<br />
Community Service, concurrent with practicum seminar 447-448. Students are<br />
involved in an approved field placement experience to integrate knowledge<br />
and skills in a clinical setting. Students are required to spend 300 clock hours<br />
per practicum (a minimum <strong>of</strong> 700 total clock hours) in a supervised<br />
field experience.<br />
447-448 M.A. Practicum Seminar 1 Credit per term<br />
in Substance Abuse Counseling I-II<br />
Prerequisite: Concurrent with Practica (445 and 446). This course is designed<br />
to develop alcohol and other drug counseling skills concurrent with practicum<br />
field experiences. A group supervision model provides the student with the<br />
opportunity to apply previously learned concepts while working in an outside<br />
field experience. Emphasis is on written and oral case presentations in the areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> counseling skills, intake assessment, treatment planning and case<br />
management. Students are expected to recognize pr<strong>of</strong>essional and legal<br />
considerations relevant to ethics, confidentiality, working with referral sources,<br />
special populations, treatment options, and models <strong>of</strong> alcohol and drug<br />
counseling.<br />
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