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Chemical Dependency Prevention and Counseling– 18 credits
The Chemical Dependency Prevention and Counseling certificate consists of 18 credits. The certificate introduces students to basic concepts related to chemical dependency, its prevention and treatment, and helping those with problems associated with chemical dependency. Students are required to have completed a minimum of 60 college credits, or have permission from their advisor to take the 400-level courses.
Foundation (Core) Courses (6 credits)
- *BBH 143: Drugs, Behavior, and Health
- *CN ED 401: Found. of Chem. Dep. Counseling
Prevention Courses (3 credits)
- CN ED 421: Counseling Strategies for Preventing Chemical Dependency
- HLHED 443: Alcohol and Drug Education
Counseling Core Courses (9 credits) - select 3:
- *RHS 301: Introduction to Counseling as a Profession (replaces CN ED 403, effective Spring 2009)
- *CN ED 404: Group Procedures in Guidance and Counseling
- CN ED 413: Rehabilitation Case Recording and Mgmt.
- CN ED 416: Impersonal Relationship and Alcohol and Other Drug Dep.
- CN ED 420: Chemical Dependency: Youth at Risk
- CN ED 423: Student Assistance Programs
- CN ED 497: Dual Disorders
- HD FS 411: The Helping Relationship
- HD FS 414: Resolving H. Dev. and Family Problems
* indicates required course.
COURSES OFFERED IN THE FALL 2009 SEMESTER
BB H 143: Drugs, Behavior, and Health
Health aspects of use and abuse of licit and illicit drugs; related social problems and prevention. Designed for non-BB H majors.
CN ED 420: Chemical Dependency: Youth at Risk
Study of youth who are at-risk of developing chemical dependency including the characteristics and factors related to chemical
dependency. Prerequisite: CN ED 401.
CN ED 421: Counseling Strategies for Preventing Chemical Dependency
Examines helping a professional’s role in primary and secondary prevention of substance abuse and related problems like
delinquency, suicide, and pregnancy. Prerequisite: CN ED 401
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COURSES OFFERED IN THE SPRING 2010 SEMESTER
BB H 143: Drugs, Behavior, and Health
Health aspects of use and abuse of licit and illicit drugs; related social problems and prevention. Designed for non-BB H majors.
CN ED 404: Group Procedures in Guidance and Counseling
The nature and functioning of groups in educational and agency settings. Provides prospective counselors with experience in the group process.
CN ED 416: Interpersonal Relationships and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Dependency
This course examines families with chemically dependent members, dynamics, appropriate interventions, and treatment. Prerequisite: CN ED 401 or RHS 301
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