SWHS 291 - SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES WORK EXPERIENCE II

    Recent Professors
    Melanie A. Barker, D. Smith
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    1–4
    Prerequisite
    SWHS 290 or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of SWHS 291
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Expands upon existing 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. Emphasizes advanced concepts of chemical dependency counseling, motivational interviewing, legal and ethical guidelines for helping professions, cultural competence, participation in and experience of clinical supervision, and analysis of students' strengths and weaknesses as counseling interns. [D; CSU]