PSYC 4490 Drg Prv/Crim Jus Rsrch/Intrnhp
This internship course requires 120 clock hours of internship in a substance use disorders treatment program and a criminal justice program. The course includes a comprehensive exploration of substance use prevention and treatment, criminal justice, and psychology ethics. At least 50 hours of the internship are allotted to: Planning and Evaluation (at least 10 hours), Education and Skill Development (at least 10 hours), Community Organization (at least 10 hours), Public and Organizational Policy (at least 10 hours), and Professional Growth and Responsibility (at least 10 hours). This course also requires completion of research that meets a need at the internship site. This course is an elective and also an Advanced Course in Psychology. This course meets the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals' prerequisites for certification as a 'Certified Prevention Specialist' by providing the student with 120 clock hours of internship in substance use prevention. Students from allied health professions may email the instructor to request permission to enroll. Offered in Spring and Summer.
Cross Listed Courses
CRJU 4490
Notes
Criminal Justice Major elective. Prerequisite requires Junior and Senior standing and instructor's permission/signature. Must be taken twice for 8 credit hours total. This is also a required course for Psychology majors completing the Addiction Prevention concentration.