Degree Requirements and Courses
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Addiction Studies Certificate
Certificate | SC Program CT.3456
The Certificate of Achievement in Alcohol and Drug Studies gives students the skills to work as supervised chemical dependency counselors and helps them move toward certification with the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) or the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE). Students can also use this certificate to continue their studies toward an Associate of Science degree. Graduates may find work locally or throughout California.
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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.
A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
12 Units TotalADS 10
M
3
Introduction to Addiction Studies
ADS 10
This course provides a historical and sociological perspective on the use, abuse, and social control of drugs associated with substance use disorder. Included are overviews of the biopsychosocial nature of addiction, the impact of addiction on children, families and society, contemporary treatment and prevention approaches, and the addiction counseling profession. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ADS 11
M
3
Substance Abuse Counseling for Diverse Populations
ADS 11
Advisory: ADS 10
This course introduces students to the unique problems, issues, and concerns of diverse populations and the characteristics of these populations with respect to the incidence of substance use disorders, intervention needs, and responses to treatment. It discusses research on historical, social, health, and environmental factors impacting special populations, as well as the role of ethnic and cultural differences. Particular emphasis is on population characteristics such as ethnicity/race, gender, age, economic, sexual orientation, and disability status. This emphasis provides students with the skills needed to communicate effectively with diverse populations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course introduces students to the unique problems, issues, and concerns of diverse populations and the characteristics of these populations with respect to the incidence of substance use disorders, intervention needs, and responses to treatment. It discusses research on historical, social, health, and environmental factors impacting special populations, as well as the role of ethnic and cultural differences. Particular emphasis is on population characteristics such as ethnicity/race, gender, age, economic, sexual orientation, and disability status. This emphasis provides students with the skills needed to communicate effectively with diverse populations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ADS 12
M
3
Basic Addiction Counseling Skills
ADS 12
This course is an introduction to the basic skills and techniques of counseling for addiction counselors. This course describes characteristics of an effective counselor, explores several theoretical models of counseling, and assists the individual to develop skills in active listening, building trust, reflecting feelings and content, and using motivational interviewing techniques. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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HUSV 70
M
3
Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
HUSV 70
This is an introductory overview of social welfare and the societal institutions in the U.S. that structure the provision of social services. The course presents a historical perspective on the development of U.S. social work and human services. Special attention is given to current service delivery systems, their policies and procedures, and the tasks of culturally responsive social workers and human service workers within those settings. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Spring Semester, First Year
15 Units TotalADS 13
M
3
Group Counseling for Treatment and Recovery
ADS 13
This course is an introduction to group facilitation skills within the context of treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). Focus will be on group dynamics, interpersonal and intrapersonal processes and group facilitation skills. It prepares students for competence in group and family addiction treatment facilitation as required by the California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE).
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ADS 16
M
3
Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Drug and Alcohol Counseling
ADS 16
Students will learn to address ethical, personal, legal, and professional issues for alcohol and drug counselors, with an emphasis on continued individual growth and development. Ethical and professional standards, working in a diverse environment, credentialing requirements, assessment of personal strengths and weaknesses, stress management, and peer networking will be examined. Students may be required to attend outside workshops or events. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ADS 17
M
3
Alcohol and Drug Counseling Case Management
ADS 17
This course offers an introduction to case management, intake and data collection, client record management, client-centered counseling, documentation, treatment planning, referrals, ethics, clients' rights, and confidentiality. It prepares students to work in the field of substance abuse counseling and community behavioral health services. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ADS 19
M
3
Co-Occurring Substance Abuse Disorders
ADS 19
This course reviews the major concepts, definitions, and features of co-occurring mental health disorders associated with addiction. It emphasizes skills in recognizing co-occurring disorders, referral and case management of clients, and appropriate scope of practice. It covers common types of mental health issues associated with addiction, including mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and unresolved issues of childhood abuse, as well as an overview of appropriate treatment and management approaches. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ADS 18
M
3
Family and Addiction
ADS 18
This course provides an overview of the family systems approach to addiction counseling including analysis and examination of the relationship patterns that develop in families including multicultural families. The student will develop treatment strategies for assisting families and significant others during the stages of active addiction, addiction treatment, long-term recovery, and relapse prevention using family-involved approaches, including adolescent drug issues, co-dependency, enabling, and adult children of alcoholics (ACA) with an interdisciplinary perspective. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Fall Semester, Second Year
13 Units TotalADS 14
M
3
Pharmacology of Alcohol and Addictive Substances
ADS 14
This course provides an overview of the neurochemical, physical, and mental effects of alcohol and other commonly used addictive substances. Emphasis is placed on the pharmacology of addictive substances by exploring the mechanisms of action, the pharmacokinetics, the pharmacodynamics, and the adverse reactions of the drugs. Additionally, the medical consequences of use and the therapeutic approaches for managing withdrawal, overdose, and substance use disorder will be covered. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ADS 15
M
3
Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery
ADS 15
This course provides a comprehensive overview of theories and strategies for the prevention of substance use disorders. Primary, secondary, tertiary, and evidence-based prevention models will be introduced and assessed. Prevention programs and activities appropriate for the community, school, parents and family, and work-sites will be covered. Strategies such as education; public policies; media/information dissemination; ethnic, cultural, and gender-specific approaches; environmental risk reduction; and alternatives will be presented and assessed for their application to different target populations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ADS 21
M
2.5
Addiction Studies Internship Seminar
ADS 21
This course is a study of the nature of the treatment of substance use disorders with an emphasis on developing the skills and abilities of the student in the field. Emphasis is placed on supporting students enrolled in an addiction studies internship. Throughout this course, students engage in critical analysis of their strengths and weaknesses as potential professionals in the field. Students must be accepted at an approved substance abuse treatment facility. This course is intended for students only in their final semester of an Addiction Studies Program and fulfills the 45 minimum classroom seminar hours required for certification. Students must complete the prerequisite courses in order to be eligible for this course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ADS 94
M
4.5
Field Work/Internship in Addiction Studies
ADS 94
Note: Level 6 English placement level (eligible for English 1A, but does not have to be completed).
This course offers the student a supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution, allowing the student to apply knowledge and learn new skills outside of the classroom environment. This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to develop skills that would facilitate gaining employment in the addiction or human services field, and it fulfills the 255 minimum field hours required for certification. Students must complete the prerequisite courses in order to be eligible for this course.
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This course offers the student a supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution, allowing the student to apply knowledge and learn new skills outside of the classroom environment. This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to develop skills that would facilitate gaining employment in the addiction or human services field, and it fulfills the 255 minimum field hours required for certification. Students must complete the prerequisite courses in order to be eligible for this course.
Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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