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Oct 23, 2026
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ADCS 2298 - Substance Use Disorder Counseling Practicum II
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. Course is taken pass/fail.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): ADCS 2297
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Apply and demonstrate competency of counseling services to people with substance abuse disorders, as defined by the 12 core functions.
- Complete 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.
- Explain how to take the licensure test and apply for Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy licensure.
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
- Licensure test and apply for Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy licensure
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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