Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Addiction Counseling (Alcohol and Drug)

Examines the wide range of disordered behaviors from the different scholarly perspectives that comment on "abnormality." Explores the nature of abnormality; the relationships between body and mind, and brain and behavior; and the significance of abnormal personal patterns to human relationships. Prerequisites: PSY-101. [3 credits]

Explores the principles of developmental psychology from infancy through adulthood and includes general consideration of developmental tasks through the lifespan. Prerequisite: PSY-101. [3 credits]

Introduces counseling perspectives, models, ethics and counseling skills for students interested in the helping professions. Surveys major theoretical paradigms and emphasizes mastery of basic communication skills useful in interpersonal relations settings. All students participate in lectures, class demonstrations, role playing and peer practice by using depart-mental counseling suites. This is the foundation course for PSY-406 Advanced Therapeutic Techniques. Prerequisites: PSY-210, PSY-205, and PSY-207 and Technical Standards as evaluated by the department. [3 credits]

Examines the ethical standards according to the American Psychological Association and applies the standards to common ethical conundrums, with  an emphasis on issues related to drug and alcohol related disorders. Students practice applying the ethics code and demonstrate critical thinking in
how to approach and solve clinical issues ethically and competently. [ 3 credits ]

Explores in depth a focused topic in psychology, based on instructor's area of specialization. Topic changes from year to year, with recent offerings including Psychology of Religion, Attachment, Psychopharmacology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Evolutionary Psychology, and Culture of Violence. All students give a seminar paper and complete a major research paper. Prerequisite: will be noted for specific course, based on topics. Prerequisite: PSY-210, senior status as a psychology major. Not open to minors. [3 credits]

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Provides an overview of the treatment of addiction in the context of an integrated health delivery system including substance abuse, mental health, medical, and legal systems. Students learn and practice assessment strategies to determine the appropriate level of care. Students learn strategies for advocacy and assisting clients in gaining access to care with an intentional focus on reducing health disparities. Techniques for providing psychoeducation to clients, their families, and the community are acquired. Students practice constructing an integrated treatment plan and strategies for navigating complex treatment systems as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team. [ 3 credits ]

Examines the biological, genetic, and behavioral relationships in understanding the etiology of addiction. Students identify the various characteristics and classifcations of drugs of abuse and effects on the body and the mind and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and gender differences. Students will describe the pharmacology and mechanisms of action of the major classes of drugs of abuse and alcohol. Students learn to identify symptoms of withdrawal and tolerance. Explores the relationship between medical illnesses and addiction potential to medications. Biological treatments for addiction are explored as part of an integrated treatment plan and as part of an integrated system of care. [ 3 credits ]

Explores a range of treatment approaches to co-occurring disorders. Students will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize co-occurring disorders and to develop an evidenced based
treatment plan with observable and measurable outcomes consistent with the literature Prerequisite: PSY 306. [ 3 credits ]

Provides opportunities for field experience for qualified students under professional supervision. Allows for consultative meeting with practicum coordinator concerning career goals and aspirations, which then determine the nature of a placement most consistent with student abilities and interests. Offers students an additional opportunity for advanced training and increased levels of professional responsibility through Practicum II. Requires students to meet academic and background requirements for chosen placement and to attend an academic seminar in addition to fieldwork. Prerequisites: junior psychology major status and conference with coordinator. Not open to liberal arts majors or psychology minors. Technical Standards as evaluated by the department. Cannot retake if student receives a failing grade. Students will not be permitted to repeat PSY 461 or PSY 462 if they  receive a failing grade (D or F) or are removed from their practicum site due to an ethical violation. Ethical violations are defined by the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Ethical violations may include plagiarism. The practicum requirement cannot be waived or completed through another institution. [4 credits]

Provides opportunities for field experience for qualified students under professional supervision. Allows for consultative meeting with practicum coordinator concerning career goals and aspirations, which then determine the nature of a placement most consistent with student abilities and interests. Offers students an additional opportunity for advanced training and increased levels of professional responsibility through Practicum II. Requires students to meet academic and background requirements for chosen placement and to attend an academic seminar in addition to fieldwork. Prerequisites: junior psychology major status and conference with coordinator. Not open to liberal arts majors or psychology minors. Technical Standards as evaluated by the department. Cannot retake if student receives a failing grade. Students will not be permitted to repeat PSY 461 or PSY 462 if they receive a failing grade (D or F) or are removed from their practicum site due to an ethical violation. Ethical violations are defined by the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Ethical violations may include plagiarism. The practicum requirement cannot be waived or completed through another institution. [4 credits]