Practicum and Seminar in Addictions Counseling I

BSAP403 - Practicum and Seminar in Addictions Counseling I

Credits: 3

This is the first of a two-course sequence designed to provide students with the supervised practical training requirements that, in conjunction with specific courses and work experience, allow the student to sit for board certification as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor through the Massachusetts Board of Registration/Office of Health and Human Services. Students are placed with an agency that provides addictions education and counseling for a minimum of 150 hours. As part of the practicum, the student will attend a 3-hour group supervision and seminar class every other week for a minimum of 24 contact hours.