CPS 513 - Practicum in Mental Health Counseling/Substance Abuse

Catalog Year 2009-2010

This is an advanced course in counseling theory and PRACTICE. Student placement is as a participant-observer in a cooperating chemical dependency agency or setting engaged in the specialized PRACTICE of treating the chemically dependent. (AUTHENTIC LEARNING, PRACTICE, COLLABORATION, LEADERSHIP). Experiences include a pre-placement orientation, weekly on-site supervisory visits, and weekly follow-through conferences on campus (AUTHENTIC LEARNING). The focus is on increasing the individual's effectiveness and KNOWLEDGE of theory through intensive study of practical applications and theoretical bases with chemically dependent populations.

PREREQ: Completion of at least 24 credit hours of sequential course work including Cps 511, 560 or 561, and instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3

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