Mar 28, 2024  
2016-17 NSU Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-17 NSU Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

COUN 5820 - Internship in Addiction Counseling

1-6 Credit Hours
Supervised counseling field experience in mental health agency. Students will counsel clients with substance abuse and addiction issues. Supervised by on-site, licensed mental health professional or licensed alcohol and drug counselor with at least a master’s degree in counseling. The purpose of the field experience is to provide an opportunity to practice counseling skills in an applied setting under the supervision of an experienced practitioner and under the direction of a faculty member. The course instructor and the field-site supervisor closely monitor the activity of the student.  (600 total clock hours required)
Prerequisite: COUN 5413 Methods and Techniques of Counseling, COUN 5673 Practicum II for Addiction Counseling, and COUN 5753 Addiction Group Counseling.
Restrictions: This course is only available to degree seeking students. Permission of the Addiction Counseling Internship Coordinator and/or program chair permission is required.