MCP 650 - Conceptualization and Assessment in Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders

3.00 credits.

This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of assessment approaches used by addiction counselors. In this course, we will examine the role of assessment in clinical diagnosis, evaluation, treatment monitoring, and case conceptualization. Students will become familiar with specific assessment techniques and measurement tools and gain an understanding of the strengths and limitations of various assessment approaches. Fall semester.