Counselor Intern Education Preparation Certificate
- Academic Year: 2019-2020
- Division / Department: Human Services & Education / Mental Health/Social Work
- Degree Code: MH.CIEP.CERT
This certificate is awarded to those students who have completed the necessary 270 educational clock-hour component required by the state of Texas for licensing of alcohol and drug abuse counselors. Students must contact the Texas Department of State Health Services for additional requirements for licensure.
Semester I
| DAAC 1317 Basic Counseling Skills
Course Description× DAAC 1317 Basic Counseling Skills An overview of basic counseling skills. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| DAAC 2266 Practicum - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Course Description× DAAC 2266 Practicum - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Special Fee: $13.00 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. This course serves as the Capstone for the TCADA Counselor Education Preparation Certificate Program. Prerequisite: PMHS 1291 Semester Hours 2 (20 lab) |
2 hours |
| PMHS 1291 Special Topics in Psychiatric/Mental Health Services
Course Description× PMHS 1291 Special Topics in Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. The student will participate in an orientation to the Mental Health program and practicum classes. Activities will be conducted and assignments will be made during orientation. Semester Hours 2 (2 lec/1 lab) |
2 hours |
| 7 hours |
Semester II
| DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction
Course Description× DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction Emphasizes pharmacological effects of addiction, tolerance, dependence, cross addiction, drug interaction, withdrawal, and recovery. Describes the psychological and physiological effects of substance use and behaviors. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| DAAC 1309 Assessment of Substance-Related & Addictive Disorders
Course Description× DAAC 1309 Assessment of Substance-Related & Addictive Disorders Exploration of procedures and tools used to identify and assess a client's problems, strengths, deficits, and needs. Prerequisite: DAAC 1319 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| DAAC 1319 Substance-Related & Addictive Disorders
Course Description× DAAC 1319 Substance-Related & Addictive Disorders An overview of causes and consequences of addiction, the major drug classifications, and the counselor's code of ethics. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| SCWK 1303 Ethics for Social Service Professionals
Course Description× SCWK 1303 Ethics for Social Service Professionals Ethical considerations based on social and human services standards. Includes comparison of ethical codes, confidentiality, dual relationships, guidelines for web counseling, ethical considerations dealing with broadcast media, diversity, and multiculturalism. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| DAAC 2354 Dynamics of Group Counseling
Course Description× DAAC 2354 Dynamics of Group Counseling Exploration of group counseling skills, techniques, stages of group development, confidentiality, and ethics. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
| 15 hours |
| Total hours: | 22 hours |