Download the Catalog
Learn more about WITC's programs, courses, tuition and fees, services and more.
Finding the class you want to take has never been easier.
Substance Abuse Counselor Education Curriculum
Required Program Courses
Please use the 2020-2021 Catalog or Curriculum Checklist for accurate courses and descriptions. The courses will be updated on June 1, 2020.
10520102
|
UGRD
| 3
CRThis course provides an introduction to interviewing and recordkeeping skills practiced in human service agencies. Students learn principles and techniques needed to conduct informational and supportive interviews including maintaining clinical records, documenting referrals, staffings, and supervision. Students practice interviewing skills during class.
10520103
|
UGRD
| 3
CRThis course explores the ethical, legal, and professional issues facing the human services worker. It is designed to teach a process of ethical decision-making and to increase awareness of the complexities in practice. Students are introduced to the current state and federal statutes, regulations, and judicial decisions that govern the professional practice in human services. Standards, code of ethics, clients’ rights, and confidentiality are emphasized.
10520104
|
UGRD
| 3
CRStudents gain a basic understanding of the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs. Emphasis is on historical and social perspectives of drug use, trends of use, and legal and social responses to problematic alcohol and illicit drug use. Additionally, this course provides an accurate description of the effects of psychoactive drugs, identifies methods of substance abuse treatment, and introduces the student to local treatment services.
10520105
|
UGRD
| 3
CRThis course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the major counseling theories and techniques and applications to various situations. Students will apply concepts and skills through practice in initiating, structuring, and terminating counseling sessions. PREREQUISITE: 10520102 Interviewing.
10520106
|
UGRD
| 3
CRThis course provides an introduction to case management theory, models, and techniques, along with the management and coordination of case records. Key components include intake assessment, creating a plan of service, coordinating care, referral techniques, client self-determination, and ethical issues.
10520110
|
UGRD
| 3
CRAn introduction to theory and practice of group dynamics and processes are covered in this course. Knowledge areas include ethical considerations, effective group leadership, and stages of group development. Learners will record and critique practice group sessions, function as group members, and demonstrate effective group facilitation skills. COREQUISITE: 10520102 Interviewing.
10520112
|
UGRD
| 3
CRThis course focuses on issues related to families and family functioning relevant to the human services field. Major areas of focus will include child maltreatment, domestic violence, and addiction, with emphasis on relevant helping skills and services.
10520115
|
UGRD
| 3
CRThis course will gain further understanding of substance abuse and dependence, assessment and treatment interventions. Emphasis is on assessment, diagnostics, and treatment of substance use disorders. Students will also gain further understanding of levels of care, community-based sober support, referrals and family system interventions. PREREQUISITE: 10520104 Issues in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Required General Studies Courses
10809198
|
UGRD
| 3
CRThis introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors, and social influences. It directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social, and vocational settings.
Total: 27 Credits
Download the Catalog
Learn more about WITC's programs, courses, tuition and fees, services and more.
Finding the class you want to take has never been easier.
