Chemical Dependency Prevention and Counseling

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Chemical Dependency Prevention and Counseling– 18 credits

The Chemical Dependency Prevention and Counseling certificate consists of 18 credits. The certificate introduces students to basic concepts related to chemical dependency, its prevention and treatment, and helping those with problems associated with chemical dependency. Students are required to have completed a minimum of 60 college credits, or have permission from their advisor to take the 400-level courses.

Foundation (Core) Courses (6 credits)

  • *BBH 143: Drugs, Behavior, and Health
  • *CN ED 401: Found. of Chem. Dep. Counseling

Prevention Courses (3 credits)

  • CN ED 421: Counseling Strategies for Preventing Chemical Dependency
  • HLHED 443: Alcohol and Drug Education

Counseling Core Courses (9 credits) - select 3:

  • *CN ED 403: Foundation of Guidance and Counseling
  • *CN ED 404: Group Procedures in Guidance and Counseling
  • CN ED 413: Rehabilitation Case Recording and Mgmt.
  • CN ED 416: Impersonal Relationship and Alcohol and Other Drug Dep.
  • CN ED 420: Chemical Dependency: Youth at Risk
  • CN ED 423: Student Assistance Programs
  • CN ED 497: Dual Disorders
  • HD FS 411: The Helping Relationship
  • HD FS 414: Resolving H. Dev. and Family Problems

* indicates required course.

COURSES OFFERED IN THE FALL 2008 SEMESTER

BB H 143: Drugs, Behavior, and Health
Health aspects of use and abuse of licit and illicit drugs; related social problems and prevention. Designed for non-BB H majors.

CN ED 420: Chemical Dependency: Youth at Risk
Study of youth who are at-risk of developing chemical dependency including the characteristics and factors related to chemical dependency.

CN ED 421: Counseling Strategies for Preventing Chemical Dependency
Examines helping professional's role in primary and secondary prevention of substance abuse, and related problems like delinquency, suicide, and pregnancy.

The following courses will be available through Penn State Altoona in Fall 2008:
CN ED 401, CN ED 403, CN ED 420

Please see http://schedule.psu.edu/ for further information.

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