Addictions Counseling Practicum II

Catalog description

This course intends to provide the student with practical experience in the area of addictions while fulfilling the practicum requirements specified by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). Students are required to complete a minimum of 350 field hours under the direct supervision of a licensed professional by the end of the practicum series (ADC-471-474). By the end of ADC-472, students must have completed at least 160 practicum hours in order to continue on to the next practicum course. Students may be assigned to community organizations providing addictions treatment in order to gain experience in the addictions practice dimensions and core functions. Elements of screening, intake, and orientation will be analyzed. Students will also meet weekly in a practicum supervision group to discuss their field placement experiences. Before beginning any practicum class (ADC-471, ADC-472, ADC-473, ADC-474), students must complete ADC-202, ADC-210, ADC-310, ADC-320, and ADC-458. Pre-requisite: ADC-471