SHS 272 - Advanced Addiction Studies Field Practicum

3.0 Credits
Field experience for Addiction Studies: advanced students observe and learn from working CDPs and apply knowledge and theory from classroom to supervised work in a certified agency treating those with addictions. This course builds on skills gained in SHS 271 Addiction Studies Field Practicum. Permit code required.
Prerequisite SHS 271 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Apply skills and abilities learned in previous practicum settings and the classroom to a certified agency treating those with addictions.
Evaluate professional roles and challenges of working as a Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee (CDP-T) and a Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP).
Analyze information gained during placement at the certified agency and apply to future career planning.
Assess and evaluate personal thinking as well as the thought process and perspective of others.
Demonstrate ability to write clear and well organized reports, treatment plans, and assessments appropriate for the treatment setting.
Demonstrate advanced listening skills that positively enhance relationships in a certified agency treating those with addictions, including skills necessary to work as part of a professional team.