Courses at the 400-level

Students practice intervention strategies. Emphasis is on self-awareness and self-assessment as well as observation and evaluation by the practicum supervisor. Students cannot receive credit for both Psychology 471 and Nursing 471.
4 credit hours

• PSYC 451
• Acceptance into the chemical dependency / addiction studies program
• PSYC 452

Students gain field experience in an agency providing substance abuse services. Included are weekly seminar sessions, on-site visits, and field consultation. Students cannot receive credit for both Psychology 474 and Nursing 474.
4 credit hours

• PSYC 453
• PSYC 471
• Approval of practicum and internship instructors