SW 203 COUNSELING AND TREATMENT

The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive examination of substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation, focusing on various treatment approaches, treatment settings, and types of counseling to include an overview of individual, group, and family techniques. The concept of intervention through continuing care is emphasized. This course acquaints the student with evidence-based theories, models, stages and functions of alcohol and drug abuse treatment. The counselor’s role in treatment is addressed. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits