SWHS 290 - SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES WORK EXPERIENCE I

    Recent Professors
    Melanie A. Barker, Y. Diaz Roman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    1–4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Develops skills and abilities of the student-as-intern alcohol and drug counselor. Students must be accepted for an internship at an approved substance abuse treatment facility in order to participate in this course. Emphasizes knowledge and practice of counseling techniques including motivational interviewing, ethical guidelines for helping professions, cultural competence, participation in clinical supervision, and analysis of students' strengths and weaknesses as counseling interns. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 1 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU]