Academic Catalog - Counseling

CSL 2050 / CSL 250: Motivational Interviewing I – 1.5 credits 
Provides the opportunity for students to learn both the model of Motivational Interviewing as well as the underlying Stages of Development model. Discussion of the populations of clients where these models have proven most effective will be discussed. Student opportunity for skills practice during class that includes skill sets specific to each stage of client readiness will be used. Presentation of assessment instruments to evaluate client readiness for change. 
(Contact hours – 22.5)  

Prerequisite(s): CSL 268/2068 Addictions Counseling Skills