Addiction Studies: AS Degree
The Addiction Studies A.S. degree program is designed for students pursuing employment as a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor, also called Certified Addictions Treatment Counselors (CATC’s), in the State of California. AOD Counselors help individuals deal with substance abuse and dependency issues. It incorporates the Addiction Counseling Competencies published by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse Treatment Administration ( www.samhsa.gov ).
Courses
- ADS 100 — ADS-100 3 Units Law and Ethics
- ADS 120 — ADS-120 3 Units Introduction to Addiction Studies
- ADS 123 — ADS-123 3 Units Counseling Theories and Techniques
- ADS 125 — ADS-125 3 Units Personal and Professional Growth
- ADS 127 — ADS-127 3 Units Case Management in Addiction Studies
- ADS 135 — ADS-135 3 Units Pharmacology and the Physiological Effects of Addiction
- ADS 193 — ADS-193 3.5 Units Supervised Practicum for Addiction Studies 1
- ADS 194 — ADS-194 3.5 Units Supervised Practicum for Addiction Studies 2
- HSRV 120 — HSRV-120 3 Units Introduction to Human Services
- HSRV 124 — HSRV-124 3 Units Working With Diverse Populations