Addictions Counseling Education
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Chemical Dependency Concentration: Course Requirements
Students who complete all of the courses within this concentration are currently eligible to receive State of Idaho or State of Washington certification as a Chemical Dependency Technician. Students must complete all of the courses within this concentration to receive this certification.
Changes in the State of Idaho or State of Washington certification requirements may happen at anytime and are beyond the control of The Education Division. Therefore, students may be required to complete additional or different coursework to be eligible for State of Idaho Student of Addiction Studies certification.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADS 243 | Introduction to Addiction Studies | 3 |
| PSYC 440 | Counseling Theories | 3 |
| ADS 442 | Ethical Principles in Counseling | 4 |
| ADS 443 | Case Management and Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| ADS 444 | Chemical Dependency and Pharmacology | 3 |
| ADS 446 | Chemical Dependency and the Family System | 3 |
| ADS 448 | Chemical Dependency and the Group Approach | 3 |
| ADS 449 | Assessment/Screening and Chemical Dependency Counseling | 3 |
| PSYC 456 | Drugs and Society | 2 |
| ADS 470 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| ADS 495 | Practicum/Internship | Variable |
| Total Elective Credits | 34-36 |
Chemical Dependency Minor: Course Requirements
Minor Requirements 33 Credits
This minor satisfies the educational credentialing needs of addictions counselors in Idaho. It also meets the twelve counselor functions as outlined by the Idaho Board of Alcohol/Drug Certification, Inc. (IBADACC) as well as related issues. The counselor core functions are 1) treatment planning, 2) counseling, 3) crisis intervention, 4) case management, 5) assessment, 6) screening, 7) client education, 8) referral, 9) reports/record keeping, 10) intake, 11) orientation, and 12) consultation with other professionals.
The 33 credits of required course work for the Chemical Dependency Counseling minor will meet the educational credentialing requirements outlined by the Idaho Board of Alcoholism/Drug Certification, Inc., Idaho Student of Addiction Studies (ISAS), and Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor (CADC).
Additional course work is required for the State of Washington; contact the Addictions Counseling Education Coordinator for more information.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework: | ||
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology (DLT) | 3 |
| PSYC 243* | Introduction to Addiction Studies (DLT) | 3 |
| PSYC 311* | Abnormal Psychology (DLT) | 3 |
| PSYC 440*+ | Counseling Theories | 3 |
| ADS 442*+ | Ethical Principles in Counseling | 4 |
| ADS 443*+ | Case Management and Chemical Dependency (DLT) | 3 |
| ADS 444*+ | Chemical Dependency and Pharmacology (DLT) | 3 |
| ADS 446*+ | Chemical Dependency and the Family System | 3 |
| ADS 448+ | Chemical Dependency and the Group Approach (DLT) | 3 |
| ADS 449*+ | Assessment/Screening and Chemical Dependency Counseling (DLT) | 3 |
| PSYC 456 | Drugs and Society | 2 |
| ADS 470*+ | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| ADS 495* | Practicum/Internship (Optional) | Variable |
| Total Credits Required: | 33 | |
| Recommended Electives: | ||
| PSYC 205 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 250 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| PSYC 310 | Personality Theories | 3 |
| PSYC 320 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| ADS 447 | Treating Co-Dependency and Adult Children of Alcoholics | 2 |
| PSYC 457 | Drugs and the Athlete | 1 |
| * Recommended for Idaho Certification * Recommended for Idaho Certification (DLT) Available through Distance Learning Technologies (via WWW) |
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