SHS 116 - Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies

3.0 Credits
Introduces evidence-based treatment methods, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior therapy. Focus is on choosing practical techniques appropriate for clients in various human services and addiction programs.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of current cognitive and behavioral therapies and be able to explain their contribution to current treatment methods.
Describe various cognitive and behavioral techniques and explain their use in the human services field.
Formulate relevant questions about the ethics of using cognitive and behavioral techniques, and use critical thinking to consider controversies in the field.
Explain how the principles of cognitive and behavioral therapies are useful in a variety of settings, and be able to apply the concepts of behavioral analysis and cognitive therapy to various practical situations.