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Oct 23, 2026
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ADCS 2295 - Substance Use Disorder Counseling Practicum
Credits: 5
Catalog Description
This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic coursework and transfer it into clinical settings. This internship requires students to demonstrate competence in the Transdisciplinary Foundations of 8 Practice Dimensions (12 core functions) of alcohol and drug counseling, including culturally competent and professionally ethical practice. Students will also be given guidance on how to take the licensure exam. Students must enroll in the course twice to the accumulation of 10 credits and 880 hours of clinical practice. It is highly encouraged for students to take the licensing exam during either semester of this course. Course is taken pass/fail.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): ADCS 1200 , ADCS 1210 , and ADCS 1220
Additional fee to student: Yes
Learner Outcomes
- Competently apply counseling services to people with substance abuse disorders, as defined by the 12 core functions.
- Provide evidence that demonstrates the completion of at least 440 hours of clinical practicum in substance abuse counseling.
- Demonstrate the ability to discuss and reflect upon the following professional practice issues: How an agency functions; How to function as an intern; Ethics and professionalism; Cultural diversity; Counseling theory and practice; Journaling.
- Demonstrate clinical documentation skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to take the licensure exam through the Minnesota Certification Board and apply for licensure/permit through the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT).
Major Areas of Course Content
The following are major areas of course content as related to clients and substance use disorders:
- Counseling services to people with substance abuse disorders as defined by the 12 core functions
- 440 hours of clinical practicum in substance abuse counseling
- How an agency functions; How to function as an intern; Ethics and professionalism; Cultural diversity; Counseling theory and practice; Journaling
- Clinical documentation skills
- How to take the licensure exam through the Minnesota Certification Board and apply for licensure/permit through the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT)
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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