Aug 06, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

HUMS 200 - Internship for Addiction Prof


PREREQUISITES: HUMS 101 - Introduction to Human Services , HUMS 102 - Helping Relationship Techniques , HUMS 103 - Interviewing and Assessment , HUMS 113 - Substances and Addictions 
PROGRAM: Human Services
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 6
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP HOURS MIN: 20
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 352
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022

A field work experience in an approved substance abuse services agency. The student will complete 350 hours under the supervision of an agency professional and a college faculty member. The classroom component will include small group discussion and analysis of the internship experience.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:

  1. Recognize the operational and organizational structure of the agency.
  2. Demonstrate professionalism by reporting for work on time, keeping appointments, and following the rules and regulations of the agency.
  3. Develop purposeful helping relationships, assess problems, and develop appropriate courses of action at an advanced level.
  4. Provide accurate documentation as appropriate.
  5. Identify effective interventions through the use of the integrative processing model.
  6. Create a professional resume.
  7. Demonstrate effective job interviewing skills.
  8. Assemble and present a portfolio outlining professional skills and personal development.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
  • Community needs in substance use and abuse 
  • Evidence based interventions for substance use and abuse
  • Developing a learning plan
  • Developing a case study
  • Application of the integrative processing model
  • Writing professional resumes
  • Job interviewing skills
  • Portfolio development

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)