Course Content and Outcomes Guides (CCOG)

CCOG for AD 144E Fall 2026


Course Number:
AD 144E
Course Title:
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Covers the spirit, core skills and fundamental processes of Motivational Interviewing with an emphasis on practical application. Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Describe the philosophy and research that supports the efficacy of motivational interviewing.
  2. Identify the attitude, techniques, and strategies of motivational interviewing.
  3. Apply the method of motivational interviewing to a substance use counseling session.
  4. Evaluate a counseling session to determine its adherence with the method of motivational interviewing.