Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteCorequisite (Course required to be taken concurrently): AODS 298L Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is the study of substance use treatment, focusing on developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes of a student-intern, alcohol and drug counselor. This course supports student interns enrolled in an internship or work experience course and facility. Students will have an opportunity to observe and work with human service providers working with clients in agency settings. Ethical guidelines for helping professions, developing cultural competence, stages of change and motivational interviewing as a helping style are discussed. Interns practice interviewing skills for increasing motivation for positive change.Students must be accepted for an internship at an approved substance abuse or human services treatment facility. Sixty hours is required for each credit unit in an unpaid internship, and seventy-five hours is required for each credit unit in a paid internship. 