Master of Science in Addiction Counseling
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Requirements
ACG 7000 | Graduate Seminar: Clinical and Addiction Foundations (3 Credits)
Provides an overview of necessary foundations in the content areas of abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, and theories of personality. Introduces the core functions of addiction counseling from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) 21 Series. Other topics include introduction to APA style and format.
ACG 7100 | Introduction to Addiction (3 Credits)
Introduction to the patterns, causes, prevention, assessment, and treatment of addiction. Introduces core functions of addiction counseling from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) 21 series.
ACG 7200 | Patient Identities and Experiences in Addiction Counseling (3 Credits)
Study of patient identities and experiences related to counseling clients with various backgrounds, beliefs, and concerns. Includes a focus on addiction counseling theories and techniques and how they are applied to addiction counseling clients.
ACG 7300 | Law and Ethics in Addiction Counseling (3 Credits)
Study of the ethical, legal, and professional concerns in the practice of addiction counseling.
ACG 7400 | Theories and Practices of Groups in Addiction Counseling (3 Credits)
Examines group theories and techniques of observation, assessment, and facilitation in therapeutic groups.
ACG 7500 | Methods and Models of Research in Addiction Counseling (3 Credits)
Examination of the research and application of scientific methods to investigate, analyze, and develop solutions relative to addiction counseling.
ACG 8100 | Appraisal, Assessment and Treatment Planning in Addiction Counseling (3 Credits)
Preparation for the clinical practicum. Students expand their knowledge of the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), diagnositc categories, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning. Emphasis on the clinical interview and other initial assessment techniques and skills critical to selecting and evaluating treatment options for clients, including relapse and recovery planning.
ACG 8200 | Psychopharmacology and Addiction Counseling (3 Credits)
Study of the pharmacology of drug abuse/addiction concerns with additional examination of the use of medication in treatment interventions.
ACG 8300 | Co-Occuring Disorders (3 Credits)
Examines the current researc on psychopathology and co-occuring disorders to include relapse and recovery, and how they impact addiction counseling.
ACG 8400 | Fundamentals of Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation (3 Credits)
Introductory course presenting an integrated view of effects on personality development of childhood trauma, abuse and deprivation. Therapeutic interventions examined. Cross-listed with PYC 8082.
ACG 8500 | Addiction Counseling in Family Systems (3 Credits)
Examines addiction in the context of the family system, including relapse and recovery. Emphasis on family systems theories and techniques of addiction counseling.
ACG 8600 | Practicum in Addiction Counseling (3 Credits)
Students participate in a seminar led by a faculty member. Provides the opportunity for the student to perform the activities of a regularly scheduled employee in an addiction counseling setting and complete 150 contact hours, of which half will be direct contact.
ACG 8610 | Practicum in Addiction Counseling Continued (No Credit)
Continuation of ACG 8600. Students participate in a seminar led by a faculty member. Provides the opportunity for the student to perform the activities of a regularly scheduled employee in an addictions counseling setting and complete 150 contact hours, of which half will direct contact.
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