Course Catalog: Spring 2008

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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 SPRING 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 404: Group Procedures in Guidance and Counseling
The nature and functioning of groups in educational and agency settings. Provides prospective counselors with experience in the group process. Prerequisite: 6 credits in counselor education; 6 credits in psychology, sociology, or individual and family studies

CN ED 416: Interpersonal Relationships and Alcohol and Other Drugs Dependency
This course examines families with chemically dependent members, dynamics, appropriate interventions, and treatment. Prerequisite: CN ED 401 or CN ED 403

Other Chemical Dependency certificate courses offered on the Penn State Altoona campus in Spring 2008 include CN ED 401, CN ED 403, HD FS 411, and HD FS 414.