Students completing this program, including the recommended elective, will earn 100 percent of the education hours required by the State of Tennessee for state licensure as a substance abuse counselor. This training program does not include the state's required work experience component for licensure. Becoming a state licensed substance abuse counselor greatly enhances career opportunities in this field. This training program has been approved for counselor licensure credit by the Tennessee Alcohol and Drug Credentialing Board. Completion of this program is not a guarantee of employment in this field.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| HSER 1450 | Orientation to Primary Functions of Substance Abuse Counselor | 3 |
| HSER 1700 | Adult Development | 3 |
| HSER 1500 | Counseling Theories | 3 |
| HSER 1820 | The Skilled Helper | 3 |
| HSER 1510 | Principals of Substance Abuse Education | 3 |
| HSER 1520 | Methods of Substance Abuse Treatment | 3 |
| HSER 1850 | Group Facilitation Skills | 3 |
| Total | 21 |
Total Credit Hours 21
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| HSER 1600 | Special Problems in Human Services: Ethics | 2 |
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