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Through Minneapolis College’s Addiction Counseling Program, the oldest in the state of Minnesota, you will receive hands-on training and excellent training from experienced faculty that will ground you in the fundamentals of counseling. This program, which emphasizes the importance of interpersonal and cross-cultural communications, prepares you for Minnesota Alcohol and Drug Counselor licensure.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Value diversity in Addiction Counseling by demonstrating cultural and linguistic competencies.
2. Execute two practica (internships) over two academic semesters performing the 12 core functions for a total of 880 hours in clinical practice.
3. Recognize ethical issues, investigate and apply ethical decision making in Addiction Counseling.
4. Develop the appropriate clinical writing skills necessary for professional documentation.
5. Identify, select, and demonstrate counseling knowledge and skills including: attending, interviewing and therapeutic techniques.
6. Demonstrate and critique the 12 core functions of Addictions Counseling.
AWARDS
Addiction Counseling
Award:
Associate of Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
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Addiction Counseling
Award:
Diploma
Total Credits for Award:
36.00
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