SAC - Substance Abuse Counseling

Introduction to patterns, causes, assessment and treatment of substance abuse and other addictive disorders. Student begins preparation of required portfolio. Cross listed with PYC 8142. Prerequisites: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology and acceptance to SAC major.

Covers biopsychosocial components of addiction, such as risk factors; physiology of cravings, withdrawal, detox; physical effects of substance abuse and other patterns of addiction; dual diagnoses; psychopharmacology and treatment options. Cross listed with PYC 8152. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Substance Abuse Counseling major; and SAC 41300 Introduction to Substance Abuse, Addiction and Related Disorders.

Covers biopsychosocial components of addiction, such as risk factors; physiology of cravings, withdrawal, detox; physical effects of substance abuse and other patterns of addiction; dual diagnoses; psychopharmacology and treatment options. Cross listed with PYC 8152. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Substance Abuse Counseling major; and SAC 41300 Introduction to Substance Abuse, Addiction and Related Disorders.

Promotes an understanding and appreciation of social, cultural and ethnic differences among individuals, groups, and families, and the impact of such differences on the theory and practice abuse prevention and treatment. Prerequisites: Minimum of 8 hours in PSY, HUS, and/or SAC courses, including SAC 41300 Introduction to Substance Abuse or PSY 30554 Introduction to Addiction and Co-Dependency

Provides training in theory and dynamics of group leadership as applied to substance abuse prevention and treatment. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Substance Abuse Counseling major; and SAC 41300 Introduction to Substance Abuse, Addiction and Related Disorders.

Presents family systems perspectives on substance abuse and treatment. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Substance Abuse Counseling major; and SAC 41300 Introduction to Substance Abuse, Addiction and Related Disorders.

Study of ethical and legal standards and issues related to substance abuse counseling. Prerequisites: Minimum of 8 hours in PSY, HUS, and/or SAC courses, including SAC 41300 Introduction to Substance Abuse or PSY 30554 Introduction to Addiction and Co-Dependency

Training in models of care in community mental health/substance abuse treatment, including practice models for strength-based and collaborative approaches used in Arizona public behavioral health agencies. In addition to academic credit, students will receive state certificate of training that will be accepted toward credentialing in the Arizona public behavioral health system. Students majoring in Psychology, Human Services or Substance Abuse Counseling may find this training helpful in preparation for employment in Behavioral Health Technician positions upon completion of their bachelor's degree. This course includes overview of mental health and substance-related DSM-IV-TR disorders. Prerequisites: PSY, HUS or SAC major who has completed a minimum of 12 hours in PSY, HUS and/or SAC courses.

Training in models of care in community mental health/substance abuse treatment, including practice models for strength-based and collaborative approaches used in Arizona public behavioral health agencies. In addition to academic credit, students will receive state certificate of training that will be accepted toward credentialing in the Arizona public behavioral health system. Students majoring in Psychology, Human Services or Substance Abuse Counseling may find this training helpful in preparation for employment in Behavioral Health Technician positions upon completion of their bachelor's degree. This course includes protocols for evaluation and response. Prerequisites: PSY, HUS or SAC major who has completed a minimum of 12 hours in PSY, HUS and/or SAC courses; and SAC 41400 Community Care I:Clinical Foundations.

Training in models of care in community mental health/substance abuse treatment, including practice models for strength-based and collaborative approaches used in Arizona public behavioral health agencies. In addition to academic credit, students will receive state certificate of training that will be accepted toward credentialing in the Arizona public behavioral health system. Students majoring in Psychology, Human Services or Substance Abuse Counseling may find this training helpful in preparation for employment in Behavioral Health Technician positions upon completion of their bachelor's degree. This course includes training on fraud and abuse, cultural competence and court-ordered treatment. Prerequisites: PSY, HUS or SAC major who has completed a minimum of 12 hours in PSY, HUS and/or SAC courses; and SAC 41400 Community Care I: Clinical Foundations and SAC 41405 Community Care II: Assessment/Clinical Liaison.

Training in models of care in community mental health/substance abuse treatment, including practice models for strength-based and collaborative approaches used in Arizona public behavioral health agencies. In addition to academic credit, students will receive state certificate of training that will be accepted toward credentialing in the Arizona public behavioral health system. Students majoring in Psychology, Human Services or Substance Abuse Counseling may find this training helpful in preparation for employment in Behavioral Health Technician positions upon completion of their bachelor's degree. This course discusses psychopharmacology, motivational interviewing, and strength-bases approaches to care. Prerequisite: PSY, HUS or SAC major who has completed a minimum of 12 hours in PSY, HUS and/or SAC courses; and SAC 41400 Community Care I: Clinical Foundations, and SAC 41405 Community Care II:General Assessment/Clinical Liaison.

Capstone course. Individual placement in a community substance abuse prevention/intervention setting. Student completes and submits final portfolio for evaluation.