Practicum

Course Description

ADDS/IBH 6905 is a summative course experience that brings together content area knowledge acquired in courses in the program and applies it to clinical practice for the first time. The first half of the course will provide the groundwork for the development of one’s professional portfolio, a reflective collection and analysis of work completed in the program. The portfolio will serve to synthesize foundational knowledge and self-reflective development as a future clinician. The second half of the course will bridge the gap between content knowledge and clinical application and will equip students with practical knowledge related to the clinical realities of substance use and mental health treatment and provide supervision of the first 100 hours of internship. This comprehensive course is designed to help students develop and refine counseling skills and foster the growth of a professional counselor identity. With a focus on the Twelve Core Functions of substance use disorder counseling and direct client service, including a minimum of 40 hours of direct service experience, participants will advance their proficiency in evidence-based practices. Working under the guidance of licensed counselors in the behavioral and mental health field, students will accrue clinical hours at sites dedicated to professional counseling for emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders, including substance use disorders.

Code

ADDS 6905

Credits

3

Subject

ADDS

Programs That Include This Course

• Master's Master of Professional Studies in Addictions Counseling