Jul 01, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

COU 6333 - Counseling for Substance-Related and Other Addictive Disorders


3 Credits

This course is designed to introduce the student to current theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors, including strategies for prevention, intervention, and treatment. The identification of standard screening andassessment instruments for substance use disorders and process addictions are practiced, as well as co-occurring mental disorders are reviewed. This course also describes appropriate counseling strategies when working with clients with addiction and co-occurring disorders in a multicultural society.

Prerequisite(s): COU 6301  or 6311, 6310