Substance Use Treatment and Intervention Program

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The Substance Use Treatment and Intervention (SUTI) program, leading to Bachelor of Science degree, is designed to meet the needs of students who intend to prepare for professional substance use treatment at the bachelor level and those who seek eligibility for the Certified Alchol and Drug Counseling certificate. The four year 124 credit program includes 20 credits in elective courses, 40 credits of General Education requirements and 64 credits of substance use and complementary courses which are individually selected in consultation with a SUTI academic advisor.

Program Vision

The vision of the University of Michgan-Flint Substance Use Treatment and Intervention (SUTI) program is to prepare students for professional substance use treatment at a bachelor degree level. The focus of the curriculum is on the fundamental concepts, current treatment models, and field techniques in substance use treatment. The curriculum is built to complement the state of Michigan’s Twelve Core Functions of substance use treatment and to ensure cultural inclusivity.

Program Goals

1. Engage students in critical discussions that advance critical thinking about current trends in substance use which affect well-being and relationships within communities.
2. Prepare students to recognize and intervene in an individual, group or community setting to support people in recovery.
3. Encourage students to become engaged in their community to facilitate change in substance use prevention, intervention and treatment.
4. Promote interventions that support consumer safety and a reduction in harm.
5. Develop detailed and well-rounded academic writing and record keeping, professional level communication skills, and an unwavering committment to ethical practice.

Program Assessment

The Department participates in the University-wide effort to access its academic programs. Information on assessment palns, including goals, methods and outcomes, is available at www.umflint.edu/assessment.

Prerequisites

SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
PHL 162 - Introduction to Ethics (3)
CRJ 185 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3)
BIO 104 - Introduction to Human Biology (4)
EHS 220 - Building a Sustainable Community: Teaching and Social Work (3)
One from:
ENG 112 - Critical Writing and Reading (3).
EHS 120 - Ecology of Teaching and Social Work (3).

Requirements

A. Pre-Professional (21 credits)

B. Field of Practice and Complementary Studies (24 credits)

SAT 320 - Substance Abuse Theory, Treatment and Special Populations (3).
SAT 330 - Substance Abuse Treatment and the Dual Disorder Community (3).
SAT 340 - Intervention Strategies and Methods in Substance Abuse (3).
SAT 335 - Motivation for Change 3.
CRJ 300 - Gender, Crime and Justice (3).
The remaining credits in complementary studies, selected with a social work departmental advisor, from:
CDR 330 - Crisis Intervention (3).
HCR 362 - Cultural Competence in Health Care (3)
PHL 167 - Race, Gender and Sexuality (3)
or
WGS 167 - Race, Gender and Sexuality (3)
SAT 345 - Social Prevention of Substance Abuse (3)
SAT 430 - Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (3).
SOC 220 - Social Psychology (3).
SOC 270 - Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
SOC 384 - Criminology (3).
SWR 304 - The Urban Context (3).
SWR 320 - Death, Dying and Bereavement (3)

C. Professional Block (36)

D. Additional Requirements

Grades of C (2.0) or better in all prerequisites, Substance use and complementary studies courses
Overall UM-Flint and SUTI GPAs of 2.4 or higher
All UM-Flint graduation requirements, including the School of Education and Human Services General Education requirements

Admission and Progression in the Program

Students must declare substance use treatment and intervention (SUTI) as a major to be admitted into the Bachelor of Science in SUTI program and be assigned a SUTI academic advisor upon completition of 54 credits. Advising before completition of 54 credits occurs in the Student Sucess Center.
Student violation of the MCBAP Code of Ethics is basis for dismissal from the program.
Grades of C (2.0) or better in all prerequisites, SAT and complementary studies courses and overall UM-Flint and SAT GPAs of 2.4 or higher must be maintained to progress towards the SUTI degree.