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EDCD 652: Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Introduces substance abuse counseling. Covers addiction issues, diagnosis and treatment planning, and individual and group counseling strategies with diverse populations. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: EDCD 606*B-, 606XS, 609*B- or 609XS.
* May be taken concurrently.
B- Requires minimum grade of B-.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Counseling and Development or Counseling.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

Semesters taught: Spr

Current Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 001, CRN 12961, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Joanne Frederick
  • Spring 2025, Section: 002, CRN 12962, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Joanne Frederick
  • Spring 2025, Section: 003, CRN 12963, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Ioana Marcus

Upcoming Sections

  • Summer 2025, Section: A01, CRN 41531, Format: Online, Instructor: Joanne Frederick
Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Summer 2024, Section: A06, CRN 43389, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Joanne Frederick
  • Spring 2024, Section: 001, CRN 10298, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Joanne Frederick
  • Spring 2024, Section: 002, CRN 24161, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer Carney
  • Summer 2023, Section: C01, CRN 43224, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Joanne Frederick
  • Spring 2023, Section: 001, CRN 10388, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Joanne Frederick
  • Spring 2023, Section: 002, CRN 24608, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Joanne Frederick
  • Spring 2022, Section: 001, CRN 10520, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer Carney
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 10646, Format: Online, Instructor: Jennifer Carney
  • Spring 2020, Section: 001, CRN 10764, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer Carney
  • Spring 2020, Section: 002, CRN 22896, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer Carney
  • Spring 2019, Section: 001, CRN 10878, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer Carney
  • Spring 2018, Section: 001, CRN 10999, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Stefanie Gwaltney-Hausch
  • Spring 2017, Section: 001, CRN 11546, Instructor: Jennifer Carney
  • Spring 2016, Section: 001, CRN 11875, Instructor: Jennifer Carney
  • Spring 2015, Section: 001, CRN 12137, Instructor: Jennifer Carney
  • Spring 2014, Section: 001, CRN 12453, Instructor: Sandra Sale
  • Spring 2013, Section: 001, CRN 12915, Instructor: Sandra Sale
  • Spring 2013, Section: 002, CRN 21589, Instructor: Ali Wolf
  • Spring 2012, Section: 001, CRN 13563, Instructor: Sandra Sale
  • Spring 2011, Section: 001, CRN 15230, Instructor: Sandra Sale
  • Spring 2010, Section: 002, CRN 21201, Instructor: Joya Crear