This course addresses the history and development of clinical mental health counseling, theories and models related to clinical mental health counseling, principles of clinical mental health counseling, including prevention, intervention, consultation, education, and advocacy, and networks that promote mental health and wellness. Prerequisite: 595.

This course consists of laboratory training in counseling skills and application of major theories of counseling and psychotherapy with a special focus on gender, culture, ethical dilemmas, counselor preparation, and common theoretically-based assessment and case formulation strategies. The course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to begin a counseling practicum that include the following: counseling micro-skills, intervention strategies, treatment planning, goal setting, and counseling termination.

This course explores the theory, practice and ethics of group counseling while providing students supervision in the development and application of group counseling skills. Students will acquire knowledge through practical and theoretical activities to gain the ability to articulate theory and group process. Prerequisite: 675.

The purpose of this course is to provide participants to develop competency in skills relative to supervisory roles, professional development benchmarks, evaluation methods, legal and ethical issues, and socio-cultural competencies within the context of the supervisory relationship.

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the education and skill development to meet the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services requirements to apply for a clinical supervisor in training license. The course will address the national Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes of Professional Practice.

This course provides independent reading and/or research, at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, under the direction of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. May be repeated for credit.

This course provides a survey of various chemical and behavioral addictions, including, but not limited to, substance abuse disorders, co-occuring disorders, and process disorders. Students will participate in the evaluation of various causal and treatment models, focusing upon theoretical analysis of various addictive constructs and treatment paradigms.

This course addresses the personal, social, emotional, physiological, and environmental factors related to substance abuse disorders. Evaluations, diagnosis and treatment methods for substance use disorders, as well as co-occurring disorders will be examined. Professional, ethical, and legal issues unique to this population will be addressed. Prerequisite: 590.

This course provides practice and fieldwork in the areas of prevention, assessment, intervention and treatment of substance abuse disorders with an emphasis on evidence-based individual and group methods. Specific topics covered include dual diagnosis, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and issues related to diagnosis and treatment in multicultural populations. Prerequisite: 590.

This course is designed to provide skills training for individuals who are exploring a medical or clinical based career. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based communication strategy that is useful for people who are ambivalent about change. MI has been adapted to a variety of health care settings and currently there are models of MI for physicians, nurses, dietitians, and social workers in addition to counseling professionals.