Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Practicum and Supervision

(3 Credits)

This supervised clinical practicum focuses on the care of populations with substance-related disorders and co-occurring psychiatric or medical disorders. Medically underserved, vulnerable, minority, and special populations are targeted for treatment. Clinical sites include social agencies and acute and ambulatory care facilities serving medically underserved, vulnerable, culturally, and ethnically diverse populations. Students apply theories in the assessment and differential diagnosis of substance-related disorders and develop population focused evidence-based, culturally competent interventions