SAC 290 : Substance Abuse Counseling Practicum I
This two credit course was designed as an intensive learning experience aimed at bridging the gap between the academic knowledge imparted through the core courses and the hands-on experience of the field practicum. Participants meet with advisor to secure an appropriate placement needed for accruing hands-on experience hours. Students will engage in the use of role play in the classroom as a means of supervision and to enhance clinical skills. Students are required to accumulate 50 hours of the necessary 300 hours of experience needed at their designated placement.
Prerequisite: PSY 287; pre- or co-requisite: SAC 255. 0.6 lecture hours per week. (Ethics: 2.5 hours of the required 10 hours needed for CADAC).
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify client population with whom they prefer to work
2. Identify their strengths and areas of improvement through the
practicum experience
3. Secure a placement for practicum
4. Form rapport with clients
5. Demonstrate effective use of on-site weekly supervision and
through class/team discussions
6. Develop skills needed to complete intakes, assessments and
treatment plan goals for the client.
7. Apply the 12 Core Functions of Substance Abuse Counselors.