PSYC 4490 Drug Prevention and Criminal Justice Research Internship

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 is a required course for Psychology majors completing the Addiction Prevention concentration, and must be taken twice for 8 credit hours total. 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. 

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

CRJU 4490

Prerequisite

PSYC 1301 AND PSYC 3340 OR CRJU 1311. Instructor's permission/signature is required for registration.

Offered

Spring, Summer

Notes

  • This course is an elective course for the Criminal Justice major.
  • Enrollment is restricted to juniors and seniors.
  • Students from allied health professions may email the instructor to request permission to enroll.