The Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Counseling is designed to blend classroom instruction with real-world learning experiences. Students examine matters of professional ethics, major counseling theories and principles, psychopharmacology and chemical dependency in individuals, families, groups and communities.
Graduates of this program will emerge fully prepared to pursue licensure and work opportunities in various settings including the following:
- Inpatient addiction treatment facilities
- Outpatient treatment programs
- Jails, prisons and juvenile detention centers
- Social work agencies
- Human services organizations
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate and implement knowledge of counseling theories and techniques to diverse populations
- Demonstrate and apply addiction theories to the clinical setting
- Maintain professional standards and ethical boundaries
- Gather clinical information to assess and support diagnosis and ongoing treatment
- Practice respectful communication and interpersonal awareness
- Collaborate with community support and prevention services
Admission to the Chemical Dependency Counseling Program is awarded on a selective basis, with preference given to the most qualified candidates. You will need to complete all requirements listed on the online application prior to the published deadline. The Selection Committee considers the applicant's grade point average or GED scores, documentation of successful completion of prerequisites, an interview, and a background check.
First Semester
First 8 Weeks
SOSV 1005..................First Year Experience Seminar..................1 cr
SOSV 1110..................Introduction to Social Work & Welfare..................3 cr
SOSV 1140..................American Social Welfare Institution..................3 cr
Second 8 Weeks
ENGL 1510..................English Composition I..................3 cr
PSYC 1010..................General Psychology..................3 cr
SOSV 1150..................Introduction to Theories of Addiction..................3 cr
Total..................16 cr
Second Semester
MATH 2110..................Principles of Statistics..................4 cr
First 8 Weeks
CHDE 2320..................Theories of Addiction..................3 cr
SOSV 1130..................Generalist Practice..................3 cr
Second 8 Weeks
SOSV 2120..................Gerontology..................3 cr
SOSV 2150..................Domestic Violence..................3 cr
Total..................16 cr
Third Semester (Summer)
PHIL 1300..................Introduction to Ethics..................3 cr
Total..................3 cr
Fourth Semester
CHDE 2160..................Chemical Dependency Practicum & Seminar I..................2 cr
First 8 Weeks
BIOL 1010..................Principles of Biology..................3 cr
BIOL 101L..................Principles of Biology Lab..................1 cr
SOSV 2100..................Crisis Intervention..................3 cr
Second 8 Weeks
CHDE 2330..................Advanced Theories of Addiction..................3 cr
EDUC 1020..................Early Childhood Development..................OR
PSYC 2700..................Developmental Psychology..................3 cr
Total..................15 cr
Fifth Semester
CHDE 2170..................Chemical Dependency Practicum & Seminar II..................2 cr
First 8 Weeks
ENGL 1520..................English Composition II..................3 cr
SOSV 2110..................Family Intervention..................3 cr
Second 8 Weeks
CHDE 2340..................Substance Abuse Counseling..................3 cr
SOCI 1010..................Introduction to Sociology..................3 cr
Total..................14 cr
