Counselor Education

Addictions Treatment Minor

CED 320
Drugs and Behavior
The objective of this course is to familiarize students with various classes of substances, substances' physiological effects, and substances' effects on behavior. Prerequisite: ENG 101. 3 credits

CED 322
Perspective on Addictions
Critical review of the definitions/terminology used in the addiction field, major concepts relating to addictions and models/theories used to understand addictive behavior. Emphasizes student's self-awareness of attitudes regarding addictions. Prerequisites: CED 320. 3 credits

CED 427
Identification and Assessment in Addictions
This course will provide students with knowledge of how to identify and assess individuals with addictions. The epidemiological, pathological, physiological, psychological, and cultural basis of addictions across the life span and will be examined. Additionally, the course includes assessments/screening tool, motivational interviewing, the family system, enabling, and resource and referral systems. Prerequisite: CED 320. 3 credits

CED 430
Advanced Professional Issues in Addictions
The professional issues involved in addictions counseling are the focus of this course. Topics will include: stress and burnout, legal and ethical issues, drugs in the workplace, ethnographic attitudes towards addictions, and the economic and health issues associated with addictions. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and CED 320. 3 credits

CED 445
Trauma and Addiction
Designed to provide a working knowledge of the various ways that substance abuse and personal trauma impact each other. Emphasis will be placed on identifying signs and symptoms. Diagnostic criteria for various trauma categories and counseling approaches will be explored. Prerequisite: ENG 101, Jr. or Sr. Standing. 3 credits

CED 450
Treatment of Addictions
This course will address the treatment of addictions. Basic individual and group counseling techniques will be introduced including cognitive, behavioral, and affective strategies. Treatment guidelines will be discussed for working with special populations. Prerequisite: CED 320. 3 credits

CED 475
Prevention Strategies and Development Theories in Addictions
This course will provide an in-depth review of alcohol/drug prevention strategies, successful prevention programs, prevention addressing the individual, family, peers, school, and community, and the relationship between developmental theories and successful prevention program strategies. Prerequisites: CED 320. 3 credits

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