ADC 320 Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This is a specialized option that presents theoretical and practical explorations of the causes of and treatments for addictions and substance abuse. Participation in this course will allow students to learn how to assess and intervene with client systems affected by substance use, abuse, and various behavioral addictions, drawing from a range of theories for understanding and models of intervention. This course builds on the strengths and ecosystems perspectives by using "Motivational Interviewing" and the "Transtheoretical Model of Addictions" as meta-frameworks throughout the course.