Substance Abuse Education:

Substance Abuse Education

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 85. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

Substance Abuse Education Certificate

This certificate is designed to provide students with introductory theoretical knowledge and training in the area of substance abuse and addiction. Students who complete this certificate will be able to apply credits toward the AS Human Services Degree or to transfer credits to baccalaureate programs. Students with this certificate, coupled with their Associate Degree in Human Services, will have special training and education in the etiology of the disease process of addiction; environmental and familial risk factors in substance abuse; public health issues; prevention and treatment modalities; and continuum of care. In addition, the student will have an opportunity to apply their knowledge in a field work placement consisting of approximately 150 hours within a semester. (Learn More)

Substance Abuse Education by Certificate Requirements

Certificate Prerequisites
ENG*101 Composition	3
PSY*111 General Psychology I	3

Certificate Coursework
DAR*101 Public Health Issues of Abuse & Addiction (Fall)	3
DAR*114 Introduction to Family Systems (Fall or Spring)	3
DAR*158 Biology of Addiction (Spring)	3
HSE*202 Introduction to Counseling/Interviewing (Spring)	3
HSE*289 Psychiatric Practicum (Fall or Spring)	3
PSY*245 Abnormal Psychology (Spring or Summer)	3
SOC*120 Group Dynamics (Spring or Summer)	3

Total Credits:	21

From College Catalog 2011-2012, p. 85