ACG 8100 APPRAISAL, ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT PLANNING IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING (3)

Preparation for the clinical practicum.  Students expand their knowledge of the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), diagnostic categories, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning.  Emphasis on the clinical interview and other initial assessment techniques and skills critical to selecting and evaluating treatment options for clients, including relapse and recovery planning.